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Shanglu Decoction

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Shanglu Decoction,Sudden swelling of the body and face, abdominal distension, difficulty with urination and defecation, and slightly rapid, labored breathing.

Formulas Name : Shanglu Decoction

Chinese Name : 商陆饮子

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Phytolacca, 1 liang of paper mulberry root, 1 liang of tender mulberry twigs, 1 liang of white mulberry root bark, 3 liang of hemp seeds (crushed), and 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia bark.

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 54); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 193).

Processing

Finely chop all the above herbs.

Benefits

Sudden swelling of the body and face, abdominal distension, difficulty with urination and defecation, and slightly rapid, labored breathing.

Instructions for Use

Take half a liang per dose; decoct in one medium bowl of water until reduced to five fen; strain out the residue; and take warm on an empty stomach. After walking five li, urination and defecation should become unimpeded; if not, take another dose in the evening.

Shanglu Decoction,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 54); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 193).,Sudden swelling of the body and face, abdominal distension, difficulty with urination and defecation, and slightly rapid, labored breathing.

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