bubble_chart Composition Ginger peel, mulberry root bark, aged tangerine peel, betel nut peel, and poria cocos peel, each in equal parts.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Grind into coarse powder, take 9 gm each time, boil with 250 ml of water until reduced to 200 ml, remove dregs, and administer while warm at any time.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Strengthen the spleen and regulate qi, unblock water and disperse edema.
bubble_chart Indications
Dysfunction of the spleen in transportation leads to water-dampness overflowing to the skin, causing swelling of the head, face, and limbs, accompanied by panting, chest tightness, and difficulty in urination.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
In the formula, tuckahoe peel invigorates the spleen and drains dampness; Pericarpium Arecae and Dried Tangerine Peel move qi to relieve distension, promote diuresis, and resolve turbidity; Cortex Mori clears the lung and descends qi, dredging and regulating the water passage; Ginger peel disperses water retention with its acrid nature. The combination of these five herbs collectively achieves the effects of fortifying the spleen, regulating qi, unblocking water, and dispersing edema.
bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications
Avoid raw, cold, greasy, and hard foods while taking medication.