Edema-Alleviating Diuretics
NameHuang Shu Kui Gen (Root of Sunset Abelmoschus)The Effect of 黄蜀葵根PropertySweet, bitter, cold; lung, kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis, disperse stasis, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, edema, mumps, stranguria, hypogalactia.Dosage and Admi
NameHuang Shu Kui Gen (Root of Sunset Abelmoschus)The Effect of Radix Abelmoschi ManihotPropertySweet, bitter, cold; lung, kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis, disperse stasis, resolve swelling and remove toxicity.IndicationsSores and boils, edema, mumps, stranguria, hypogala
NameFu Ling Pi (Poria Peel)The Effect of Fu Ling Pi PropertySweet, bland and neutral; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema.IndicationsEdema, dysuria.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g.
NameFu Ling Pi (Poria Peel)The Effect of 茯苓皮PropertySweet, bland and neutral; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema.IndicationsEdema, dysuria.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g.
NameFu Ling Pi (Poria Peel)The Effect of Poria PeelPropertySweet, bland and neutral; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema.IndicationsEdema, dysuria.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 15~30 g.
NameChi Xiao Dou (Semen Phaseoli)The Effect of Chi Xiao DouPropertySweet, sour and neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema, remove toxin and drain pus, excrete dampness and alleviate jaundice.IndicationsEdema, downward flow of damp turbidity to
NameChi Xiao Dou (Semen Phaseoli)The Effect of 赤小豆PropertySweet, sour and neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema, remove toxin and drain pus, excrete dampness and alleviate jaundice.IndicationsEdema, downward flow of damp turbidity to the foot
NameChi Xiao Dou (Semen Phaseoli)The Effect of Semen PhaseoliPropertySweet, sour and neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and alleviate edema, remove toxin and drain pus, excrete dampness and alleviate jaundice.IndicationsEdema, downward flow of damp turbidity
NameHe Ye (Lotus Leaf)The Effect of He YePropertyBitter, astringent, neutral; heart, liver, spleen, gallbladder and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis, cool blood and stop bleeding.IndicationsHematemesis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, epistax
NameHe Ye (Lotus Leaf)The Effect of 荷叶PropertyBitter, astringent, neutral; heart, liver, spleen, gallbladder and lung meridians entered.ActionsClear heat and remove toxicity, promote diuresis, cool blood and stop bleeding.IndicationsHematemesis, hematochezia, metrorrhagia and metrostaxis, epistaxis,
