Tonify Qi and Strengthen the Middle Decoction

濟世全書-鼓脹門湯劑

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Source

濟世全書-鼓脹門

Composition

Fuling (poria) 5 qian, Baizhu (atractylodes macrocephala) 4 qian, Chenpi (tangerine peel) 3 qian, Cangzhu (atractylodes lancea) 3 qian, Renshen (ginseng) 3 qian, Zexie (alisma rhizome) 3 qian, Maimendong (ophiopogon root) 3 qian, Huangqin (skullcap root) 2 qian, Houpo (magnolia bark) 2 qian.

Preparation

Boil nine bowls of water down to three bowls; take warm.

Form

湯劑

Function

Supplements the middle, moves dampness, and promotes urination.

Traditional indications

Deficiency patterns of tympanites, ascites, edema, and cirrhotic ascites. Damage to original Qi and the Spleen and Stomach.

Modifications

Cold hands and feet, aversion to cold, weakness of the legs: add processed Fuzi (aconite): 15. -- Generalized edema: add sulfur: 15.