Prescriptions for Inducing Diuresis to Remove Dampness · 3-min read

胃苓汤

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NameThe Prescription of 胃苓汤IngredientsCang Zhu 24 g,Chen Pi 15 g,Hou Po 15 g,Zhi Gan Cao 9 g,Ze Xie 7.5 g,Zhu Ling 4.5 g,Chi Fu Ling 4.5 g,Bai Zhu 4.5 g,Rou Gui 3 g.ExplanationHou Po, Chen Pi, Cang Zhu and Gan Cao: Drying dampness and harmonizing the stomach and spleen.Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Fu Ling and

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The Prescription of 胃苓汤

Ingredients

Cang Zhu 24 g,Chen Pi 15 g,Hou Po 15 g,Zhi Gan Cao 9 g,Ze Xie 7.5 g,Zhu Ling 4.5 g,Chi Fu Ling 4.5 g,Bai Zhu 4.5 g,Rou Gui 3 g.

Explanation

Hou Po, Chen Pi, Cang Zhu and Gan Cao: Drying dampness and harmonizing the stomach and spleen.

Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Fu Ling and Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and promoting diuresis.

Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, warming meridians and collaterals.

The Effect of 胃苓汤

Effect

Harmonize the stomach and spleen, promote diuresis, arrest diarrhea, eliminate dampness.

Indications

Difficult urination, jaundice, vomit, diarrhea, edema.

Administrations

All the drugs are ground into fine powder. 30 g of powder is decocted in water with 2 dates and Sheng Jiang 10 g for oral dose bu be taken twice.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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