Effect
Replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, warm yang and drain dampness.
Indications
Severe edema due to hypofunction of the spleen.
Ingredients
Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae (Fangji) 9 g,
Radix Astragali (Huangqi) 9 g,
Ramulus Cinnamomi (Guizhi) 9 g,
Poria (Fuling) 18 g,
Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) 6 g.
Explanation
Fang Ji: One of the principal drugs, being bitter and pungent in flavor and slightly cold in nature, expelling wind and removing dampness.
Huang Qi: Invigorating Qi and consolidating the superficies, removing dampness and subsiding swelling.
Gui Zhi: Warming and clearing the channels.
Gan Cao: Reinforcing the spleen and regulating the stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.