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Edema-Alleviating Diuretics

Edema-Alleviating Diuretics: Chinese herbs in this class — their actions in TCM, typical uses, preparation and safety cautions.

Chun: Chinese Herb Guide 莼, Watershield Chun (Watershield) Sweet, cold; liver and spleen channels. Actions Promote urination and resolve swelling, clear heat and remove toxicity
Xiang Jia Pi: Chinese Herb Guide Cortex Periplocae,香加皮,Chinese Silkvine Root-bark Name Xiang Jia Pi (Cortex Periplocae) — Zhong Yao Zhi (Records on Chinese Materia Media) Source and quality Plant The root bark of the Periploca sepium Bge of family Asclepiadaceae.
Xiang Jia Pi (Chinese Silkvine Root-bark) Chinese Silkvine Root-bark Xiang Jia Pi (Chinese Silkvine Root-bark): dispel wind-damp, promote urination to ease edema.
Can Dou Ke (Seed-coat of Broadbean) Seed-coat of Broadbean, 蚕豆壳 Can Dou Ke: promote urination, eliminate dampness, stop bleeding, remove toxicity.
Wu Yu Dan: Chinese Herb Guide 乌鱼蛋 Wu Yu Dan (Cuttlefish nidamental gland) Salt, neutral; stomach and kidney channels. Actions Strengthen the spleen and promote urination
Fu Ling: Chinese Herb Guide Poria, 茯苓 Fu Ling (Poria) induces diuresis, drains dampness, invigorates the spleen and induces tranquilization. It is an essential herb for promoting urination and.
Shu Luo Bo: Chinese Herb Guide Oleanderleaf Agapetes Root, 树萝卜 Shu Luo Bo: promote urination and resolve swelling, activate blood and dissipate blood stasis.
Shui Cong: Chinese Herb Guide 水葱 Shui Cong (Scirpus tabernaemontani) Sweet, bland, neutral; bladder channel. Actions Eliminate dampness and promote urination
Huang Da Dou: Chinese Herb Guide 黄大豆 Huang Da Dou: strengthen the spleen, soothe the stomach and spleen, moisten dryness and promote urination.
Li Ye: Chinese Herb Guide Pear Leaf, 梨树 Ye: soothe the liver, harmonize the stomach, promote urination and remove toxicity.
Da Mai: Chinese Herb Guide 大麦 Da Mai: strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, relax the intestines, promote urination.
Xing Ye (Leaf of Apricot) Leaf of Apricot, 杏叶 Xing Ye (Leaf of Apricot) Acrid, bitter, slightly cool; liver and spleen channels. Actions Dispel wind and eliminate dampness, improve eyesight