Tongliu Decoction

Tongliu Decoction,Damp-heat in the bladder, leading to jaundice. Urine is passed only in drops; the lower abdomen is distended; both feet are edematous; and the entire body is yellowish.

Formulas Name : Tongliu Decoction

Chinese Name : 通流饮

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Poria, 3 qian of Atractylodes, 0.5 fen of Cinnamon Twig, 1 qian of Artemisia, 2 qian of Akebia, and 2 qian of Plantain Seed.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Damp-heat in the bladder, leading to jaundice. Urine is passed only in drops; the lower abdomen is distended; both feet are edematous; and the entire body is yellowish.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Tongliu Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,Damp-heat in the bladder, leading to jaundice. Urine is passed only in drops; the lower abdomen is distended; both feet are edematous; and the entire body is yellowish.

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