Edema-Alleviating Diuretics

NameShui Hong Hua Zi (Fructus Polygoni Orientalis)The Effect of Shui Hong Hua ZiPropertySalty, cool; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDissipate blood stasis and break stagnation, tonify the spleen and promote diuresis.IndicationsScrofula, sores and boils, stomachache, abdominal mass, abdomi

NameShui Hong Hua Zi (Fructus Polygoni Orientalis)The Effect of 水红花子PropertySalty, cool; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDissipate blood stasis and break stagnation, tonify the spleen and promote diuresis.IndicationsScrofula, sores and boils, stomachache, abdominal mass, abdominal distensi

NameYu Mi Xu (Corn Stigma)The Effect of Yu Mi Xu PropertySweet, bland, neutral; stomach, kidney, liver and gallbladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis, purge heat, calm the liver and promote biliation.IndicationsRenal edema, hypertension, cholecystitis, gall stone, hepatitis with jaundice,

NameYu Mi Xu (Corn Stigma)The Effect of 玉米须PropertySweet, bland, neutral; stomach, kidney, liver and gallbladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis, purge heat, calm the liver and promote biliation.IndicationsRenal edema, hypertension, cholecystitis, gall stone, hepatitis with jaundice, diabe

NameYu Mi Xu (Corn Stigma)The Effect of Corn StigmaPropertySweet, bland, neutral; stomach, kidney, liver and gallbladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis, purge heat, calm the liver and promote biliation.IndicationsRenal edema, hypertension, cholecystitis, gall stone, hepatitis with jaundic

NameZhi Ju Zi (Semen Hoveniae)The Effect of Zhi Ju ZiPropertySweet, sour, neutral; heart and spleen meridians entered.ActionsSlake thirst, relieve restlessness, relieve alcoholism, eliminate damp-heat.IndicationsDifficulty in urination and defecation, vomiting, polydipsia, drunkenness.Dosage and Adm

NameZhi Ju Zi (Semen Hoveniae)The Effect of 枳椇子PropertySweet, sour, neutral; heart and spleen meridians entered.ActionsSlake thirst, relieve restlessness, relieve alcoholism, eliminate damp-heat.IndicationsDifficulty in urination and defecation, vomiting, polydipsia, drunkenness.Dosage and Administr

NameZhi Ju Zi (Semen Hoveniae)The Effect of Semen HoveniaePropertySweet, sour, neutral; heart and spleen meridians entered.ActionsSlake thirst, relieve restlessness, relieve alcoholism, eliminate damp-heat.IndicationsDifficulty in urination and defecation, vomiting, polydipsia, drunkenness.Dosage an

NameBai Qu Cai (Greater Celandine Herb)The Effect of Bai Qu Cai PropertyBitter, pungent, slightly warm, toxic; lung, heart and kidney meridians entered.ActionsEase pain, relieve cough, induce diuresis and remove toxicity.IndicationsGastrointestinal pain, edema, jaundice, sores and swelling, snake or

NameBai Qu Cai (Greater Celandine Herb)The Effect of 白屈菜PropertyBitter, pungent, slightly warm, toxic; lung, heart and kidney meridians entered.ActionsEase pain, relieve cough, induce diuresis and remove toxicity.IndicationsGastrointestinal pain, edema, jaundice, sores and swelling, snake or insect