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Water-Draining Powder,Excessive bladder fire, obstruction of the small intestine, protruding eyes, flushed face and hot ears, intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, restlessness and agitation.

Formulas Name : Water-Draining Powder

Chinese Name : 导水散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Wang Buliu Xing, 3 qian of Alisma, 3 qian of Atractylodes.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Excessive bladder fire, obstruction of the small intestine, protruding eyes, flushed face and hot ears, intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, restlessness and agitation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Water-Draining Powder,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Excessive bladder fire, obstruction of the small intestine, protruding eyes, flushed face and hot ears, intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, restlessness and agitation.

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