Description
Li Yu Tang (Cyprinus Carpio Decoction), from Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces (Qian Jin Yao Fang).
Actions: Promote urination and relieve edema
Indications: Indicated for the treatment of edema during pregnancy, with enlarged abdomen, polyhydramnios, swelling and fullness all over the body, difficulty in micturition, heavy body and aversion to cold, and vertigo when getting up
Category: Formulas That Promote Urination and Percolate Dampness.
Source: Xi S, Gong Y. Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine. Academic Press/Elsevier, 2017, pp. 765–767.
Preparation
Decoct the ingredients with water for oral use
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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