Water-Transforming Decoction

Water-Transforming Decoction,Swelling.

Formulas Name : Water-Transforming Decoction

Chinese Name : 变水汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of Poria cocos, 2 liang of Alisma orientale, and 2 qian of Prunus mume seeds.

Source

*Pulse Causes and Treatments*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Swelling.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, add ginger juice, and take orally.

Water-Transforming Decoction,*Pulse Causes and Treatments*, Volume 2.,Swelling.

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