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Xiangru Ointment,For edema, where the limbs, feet, skin, face, and abdomen are all swollen.

Formulas Name : Xiangru Ointment

Chinese Name : 香薷膏

Drug Formulation

100 jin of Elsholtzia.

Source

From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 10, citing *Qibo Fang*.

Processing

Boil in water until tender, strain out the residue, and simmer further until it becomes like malt sugar.

Benefits

For edema, where the limbs, feet, skin, face, and abdomen are all swollen.

Instructions for Use

Take small doses. It will immediately promote diuresis and increase the frequency of urination, leading to a swift recovery.

Xiangru Ointment,From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 10, citing *Qibo Fang*.,For edema, where the limbs, feet, skin, face, and abdomen are all swollen.

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