Edema-Alleviating Diuretics

NamePu Zhong Ke (Pericarp of Hispid Bottle Gourd)The Effect of Pu Zhong KePropertyBitter, cold.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsDifficult urination, edema due to ascites, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g.

NamePu Zhong Ke (Pericarp of Hispid Bottle Gourd)The Effect of 蒲种壳PropertyBitter, cold.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsDifficult urination, edema due to ascites, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 3~9 g.

NameHu Lu Ke (Gourd Shell)The Effect of Hu Lu KePropertySweet, neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsBarbiers, abdominal distension, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g.

NameHu Lu Ke (Gourd Shell)The Effect of 葫芦壳PropertySweet, neutral; heart and small intestine meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsBarbiers, abdominal distension, edema of the face.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~15 g.

NameXi Shuai (Chinese Cricket)The Effect of Xi ShuaiPropertyPungent, salty, warm, toxic; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and break blood.IndicationsEdema, difficult urination, lithangiuria, ascites due to cirrhosis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 2~6 ones or stir-bake i

NameXi Shuai (Chinese Cricket)The Effect of 蟋蟀PropertyPungent, salty, warm, toxic; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and break blood.IndicationsEdema, difficult urination, lithangiuria, ascites due to cirrhosis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 2~6 ones or stir-bake it to m

NameXi Shuai (Chinese Cricket)The Effect of Gryllus ChinensisPropertyPungent, salty, warm, toxic; kidney and bladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and break blood.IndicationsEdema, difficult urination, lithangiuria, ascites due to cirrhosis.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 2~6 ones or st

NameDi Ku Lou (Raphanus sativus)The Effect of Di Ku LouPropertyPungent, neutral, sweet; spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.ActionsHelp digestion, promote diuresis, open the inhibited lung-energy and resolve phlegm.IndicationsEdema, food-denying dysentery, cough with excessive phlegm, qi stag

NameDi Ku Lou (Raphanus sativus)The Effect of 地骷髅PropertyPungent, neutral, sweet; spleen, stomach and lung meridians entered.ActionsHelp digestion, promote diuresis, open the inhibited lung-energy and resolve phlegm.IndicationsEdema, food-denying dysentery, cough with excessive phlegm, qi stagnation

NameChong Sun (henon bamboo dried shoot)The Effect of Chong SunPropertySweet, bland; spleen and bladder meridians entered.ActionsPromote diuresis and resolve swelling.IndicationsDifficult urination, swelling due to ascites.Dosage and AdministrationsDecoct 9~12 g.