Sweet Lepidium 90 gm (stir-fried over paper until purple), Semen Pharbitidis 75 gm (lightly stir-fried), Polyporus 60 gm (black skin removed), Alisma 60 gm, Semen Zanthoxyli 45 gm (lightly stir-fried)

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Take 3 stalks of scallion whites, cut them, and boil them in 300 ml of jiangshui (fermented rice water) until reduced to 150 ml. Add 75 ml of clear wine, stir well, and warm slightly. Take 9 grams of the mixture before meals. After about half an hour, cook jiangshui porridge, add the scallion whites, and cook until thoroughly softened. Add 1 sheng of clear wine, stir well, and consume while hot, facing east. By the afternoon, there may be increased urination or smooth bowel movements. Breathing will stabilize, swelling will reduce by 7 fen, and the treatment can be repeated the following day.

bubble_chart Indications

A disease with edema, unresponsive to numerous treatments, characterized by swelling of the face and limbs, labored breathing, inability to lie down, and scanty urination.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

Avoid salt and flour-based foods while taking medication.