Water-Inducing Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.,For scanty, difficult, or painful urination, as well as swelling and fullness, beriberi, and all dampness-related conditions.
Water-Inducing Powder
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Formulas Name : Water-Inducing Powder
Chinese Name : 引水散
Drug Formulation
1 pair of Stone Swallows (quenched in vinegar), 1 liang of seahorse, 1 liang of sea clam, 1 liang of talc, 1 liang of amber, 1 liang of red Poria, 1 liang of Sichuan Akebia, 1 liang of Akebia, 1 liang of Yue Tao (roasted; the kernel of gardenia), 1 liang of Alisma, 1 liang of Poria (black skin removed), 1 liang of Plantain Seed (lightly roasted),Fennel (lightly roasted) 1 liang, Lycopodium spikelets 1 liang, Polygonum aviculare 1 liang, Bitter Lepidium (roasted on paper) 1 liang, Forget-Me-Not root 1 liang, Wood Fragrance 1 liang, White Clove 1 liang, Hippophae spines 1 liang.
Source
From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 8.
Processing
The above formula is a coarse powder.
Benefits
For scanty, difficult, or painful urination, as well as swelling and fullness, beriberi, and all dampness-related conditions.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water and 30 stalks of lampwick. Strain to obtain 8 fen of clear decoction, add 1 zi of musk, mix well, let cool to lukewarm, and take before meals.
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Water-Inducing Powder,For scanty, difficult, or painful urination, as well as swelling and fullness, beriberi, and all dampness-related conditions.