Effect
Purge heat and drive out accumulated water, induce diuresis and relax the bowels.
Indications
Difficult urination, Constipation, dry mouth, retained water, deep and taut pulse.
Ingredients
Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae (Fangji) 12 g,
Bunge pricklyash Seed (Jiaomu) 5 g,
Semen Lepidii (Tinglizi) 10 g,
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Dahuang) 10 g.
Explanation
Fang Ji, Jiao Mu and Ting Li Zi: Inducing diuresis.
Fang Ji: Clearing damp-heat.
Jiao Mu: Promoting diuresis and resolving swelling, eliminating phlegm and relieving dyspnea.
Ting Li Zi: Purging lung qi, inducing diuresis to alleviate edema.
Da Huang: Purging heat and relaxing the bowels.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.