Prescriptions for Reducing Water Retention
Yue Bi Tang (越婢汤): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 越婢汤
Source
The book Jin Kui Yao Lue
Ingredients
Ma Huang 12 g,Shi Gao 25 g,Sheng Jiang 9 g,Gan Cao 6 g,Da Zao 15 dates.Explanation
Ma Huang and Sheng Jiang: Diffusing the lung and inducing sweating and releasing exterior.
Gan Cao and Da Zao: Harmonizing the spleen and stomach, tonifying the spleen.
Shi Gao: Clearing the lung-heat.
The Effect of 越婢汤
Effect
Diffuse the lung purge heat, eliminate edema and resolve swelling.
Indications
Acute or chronic nephritis.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times a day.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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