Effect
Eliminate retained water and promote the flow of qi, purge heat.
Ingredients
Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis (Houpo) 15 g,
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Dahuang) 18 g,
Zhi Shi 9 g.
Explanation
Hou Po: The principal drug, promoting the flow of Qi to subdue distention, drying dampness and removing fullness.
Da Huang: Removing accumulated heat from the intestines, clearing away heat and toxic material.
Zhi Zi: Being bitter in flavor and cold in nature, purging pathogenic heat.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.