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Winter Mallow Seed Decoction,Accumulated heat in the bladder, abdominal distension, painful and scanty urination, dry mouth and tongue.

Formulas Name : Winter Mallow Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 冬葵子汤

Drug Formulation

Winter Mallow Seeds, Poria, Red Poria, Bitter Orange Fruit, Lycopodium, Plantain, Akebia, Scutellaria, Talc, Licorice.

Source

*Medical Levels*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Accumulated heat in the bladder, abdominal distension, painful and scanty urination, dry mouth and tongue.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger; decoct in water and take orally.

Winter Mallow Seed Decoction，*Medical Levels*, Volume 8.，Accumulated heat in the bladder, abdominal distension, painful and scanty urination, dry mouth and tongue.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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