澤瀉湯
Source
The book Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang
Ingredients
- Ze Xie 9 g,
- Ban Xia 9 g,
- Sheng Jiang 9 g,
- Chai Hu 9 g,
- Di Gu Pi 15 g,
- Shi Gao 24 g,
- Zhu Ye 15 g,
- Fu Ling 6 g,
- Ren Shen 6 g,
- Gan Cao 3 g,
- Gui Xin 3 g.
- Chun Xin 15 g.
Explanation
Ze Xie: Promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness.
Sheng Jiang: Dispersing accumulation of pathogens, regulating the stomach to arrest vomiting.
Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Ban Xia: Dissolving phlegm and dispersing accumulation of pathogens, keeping the adverse Qi flowing downward and regulating the stomach.
Ren Shen: Powerfully reinforcing original qi, tonifying zang-organ qi, promoting the generation of body fluid to alleviate thirst.
Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.
Chai Hu: Clearing away heat through the superficies of the body to relieve exterior syndrome.
Di Gu Pi: Clearing deficiency heat, clearing lung fire, cooling blood.
Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, dispelling cold to alleviate pain, warming meridians and collaterals.
Shi Gao and Zhu Ye: Clearing away heat and relieving restlessness.
Effect
Tonify qi, strengthen yang, dispel cold and purge heat.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken.