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Water-Draining Powder,For ten types of severe water retention, where swelling begins at the feet and spreads to the abdomen, causing unbearable discomfort.

Formulas Name : Water-Draining Powder

Chinese Name : 陷水散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Euphorbia, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of dried tangerine peel.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 19.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For ten types of severe water retention, where swelling begins at the feet and spreads to the abdomen, causing unbearable discomfort.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1 large bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 5 fen, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach before bedtime.

Water-Draining Powder,*Ji Feng*, Volume 19.,For ten types of severe water retention, where swelling begins at the feet and spreads to the abdomen, causing unbearable discomfort.

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