Edema-Alleviating Diuretics

NameDa Mai (Barley)The Effect of Da MaiPropertySweet, cool; spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, relax the intestines, induce diuresis.IndicationsDifficult urination, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal distension.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 30~6

NameDa Mai (Barley)The Effect of 大麦PropertySweet, cool; spleen and kidney meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach, relax the intestines, induce diuresis.IndicationsDifficult urination, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal distension.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 30~60 g,

NameXing Ye (Leaf of Apricot)The Effect of Xing YePropertyPungent, bitter, slightly cool; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind and eliminate dampness, improve eyesight.IndicationsEdema, sores and boils, scrofula, skin itching, eye disease with excessive tears.Dosage and Administrati

NameXing Ye (Leaf of Apricot)The Effect of 杏叶PropertyPungent, bitter, slightly cool; liver and spleen meridians entered.ActionsDispel wind and eliminate dampness, improve eyesight.IndicationsEdema, sores and boils, scrofula, skin itching, eye disease with excessive tears.Dosage and AdministrationsDe

NameLu Ci Rou (Cormorants meat)The Effect of Lu Ci RouPropertySour, salt, cold; spleen meridian entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsAbdominal dropsy.Dosage and AdministrationsStir-bake it into charcoal, and then pound into powder. 5~10 g of the powder is taken with boiled

NameLu Ci Rou (Cormorants meat)The Effect of 鸬鹚肉PropertySour, salt, cold; spleen meridian entered.ActionsInduce diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsAbdominal dropsy.Dosage and AdministrationsStir-bake it into charcoal, and then pound into powder. 5~10 g of the powder is taken with boiled water

NameJi Yu (Crucian)The Effect of Ji YuPropertySweet, neutral; spleen, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness.IndicationsWeakness of spleen and stomach, poor appetite, edema, ulcer, sores and boils, dysentery, stranguria, hematochezia.Dosage

NameJi Yu (Crucian)The Effect of 鲫鱼PropertySweet, neutral; spleen, stomach and large intestine meridians entered.ActionsStrengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness.IndicationsWeakness of spleen and stomach, poor appetite, edema, ulcer, sores and boils, dysentery, stranguria, hematochezia.Dosage and

NameLian Yu (Silver carp)The Effect of Lian YuPropertySweet, warm; spleen and stomach meridians entered.ActionsWarm the spleen and stomach, tonify qi, induce diuresis.IndicationsWeakness caused by long illness, edema.Dosage and AdministrationsCook it for eating, 100~250 g.CautionsIt is contraindicat

NameLian Yu (Silver carp)The Effect of 鲢鱼PropertySweet, warm; spleen and stomach meridians entered.ActionsWarm the spleen and stomach, tonify qi, induce diuresis.IndicationsWeakness caused by long illness, edema.Dosage and AdministrationsCook it for eating, 100~250 g.CautionsIt is contraindicated to