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To Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention

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To Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention,Phlegm flows into the limbs, obstructing the meridians, causing extreme pain.

Formulas Name : To Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention

Chinese Name : 蠲痰饮

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 1 qian, Weilingxian 1 qian, Cangzhu 1 qian, Guizhi 1 qian 2 fen, Chenxiang 1 qian 2 fen, Wuyao 1 qian 2 fen, Danxing 1 qian 2 fen, Mutong 8 fen, Niuxi 8 fen.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Phlegm flows into the limbs, obstructing the meridians, causing extreme pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, add 5 teaspoons of ginger juice and half a cup of bamboo sap, and take while hot.

To Eliminate Phlegm and Fluid Retention,From *Yu’an*, Volume 3.,Phlegm flows into the limbs, obstructing the meridians, causing extreme pain.

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