Magnolia officinalis (peeled, ginger-prepared, stir-fried), Atractylodes macrocephala, Chaenomeles speciosa (pulp removed), Aucklandia lappa (indirect heat), Amomum tsaoko kernel, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 15 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take 12 grams of the above ingredients, finely chewed, with 300 ml of water, add 5 slices of ginger and 1 jujube, and decoct until reduced to 20 ml.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Warm the spleen and kidneys, unblock water, and disperse edema.

bubble_chart Indications

Yang deficiency yin edema, more pronounced swelling in the lower body, chest and abdominal distension and fullness, heavy body, reduced appetite, cold hands and feet, loose stools, and scanty urine.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Aconite Lateral Root and Dried Ginger warm and nourish the spleen and kidneys, supporting yang and suppressing yin; Magnolia Bark, Aucklandia Root, Areca Peel, and Caoguo lower qi and guide stagnation, resolving dampness and promoting urination; Poria, White Atractylodes Rhizome, and Flowering Quince Fruit strengthen the spleen and harmonize the middle, promoting urination and draining dampness; Liquorice Root, Fresh Ginger Rhizome, and Chinese Date benefit the spleen and warm the middle. When these herbs are used together, they collectively achieve the effects of warming the spleen and kidneys, unblocking water, and dispersing edema.