Two-Qi Decoction

Two-Qi Decoction,For edema and abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Two-Qi Decoction

Chinese Name : 二气汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Pharbitis seeds (raw), 1 qian of Euphorbia (lightly stir-fried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 79.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder and divide into two doses.

Benefits

For edema and abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 1 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 5 fen; let cool slightly and sip slowly; take at any time.

Two-Qi Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 79.,For edema and abdominal distension.

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