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Water-Lotus Powder,Treats water toxicity, with coldness in the fingers and toes extending to the elbows and knees; in children, swelling of the scrotum with a glass-like appearance.

Formulas Name : Water-Lotus Powder

Chinese Name : 水萍散

Drug Formulation

Water duckweed, in any amount.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 149.

Processing

Sun-dry the above herb, then pound and sift it into a powder.

Benefits

Treats water toxicity, with coldness in the fingers and toes extending to the elbows and knees; in children, swelling of the scrotum with a glass-like appearance.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with rice water, once in the morning, once at noon, and once in the late afternoon.

Water-Lotus Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 149.，Treats water toxicity, with coldness in the fingers and toes extending to the elbows and knees; in children, swelling of the scrotum with a glass-like appearance.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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