Water-Draining Powder

Water-Draining Powder,Difficulty urinating, with tightness and fullness in the abdomen and intestines.

Formulas Name : Water-Draining Powder

Chinese Name : 透水散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Polygonum aviculare, 3 liang of Pyrrosia (hairs removed), 3 fen of Akebia (chopped), 1 liang of Sichuan rhubarb (coarsely chopped, lightly roasted), 1 liang of Sichuan sodium carbonate, 3 fen of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and dried), half a liang of Pharbitis seeds (lightly roasted), 1 liang of areca nut, and half a liang of talc.

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 58).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Difficulty urinating, with tightness and fullness in the abdomen and intestines.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take warm before meals.

Water-Draining Powder,*Shenghui* (Volume 58).,Difficulty urinating, with tightness and fullness in the abdomen and intestines.

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