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Xiangsu Decoction,For the early stages of edema. Characterized by a “sleeping silkworm” appearance under both eyes, heaviness of the body, and mild shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Xiangsu Decoction

Chinese Name : 香苏饮

Drug Formulation

Processed Cyperus rhizome 1 qian 5 fen, Perilla leaves 1 qian 5 fen, Saposhnikovia root 1 qian 5 fen, ground apricot kernels 3 qian, licorice 5 fen, dried tangerine peel 5 fen.

Source

From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For the early stages of edema. Characterized by a “sleeping silkworm” appearance under both eyes, heaviness of the body, and mild shortness of breath.

Xiangsu Decoction,From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 4.,For the early stages of edema. Characterized by a “sleeping silkworm” appearance under both eyes, heaviness of the body, and mild shortness of breath.

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