Wu Pi Yin
Star五皮饮 (Five-Peel Beverage)
Source: Ma Ke Huo Ren Quan Shu (1107)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Wu Pi Yin (Five-Peel Beverage), from Complete Treatise on Measles for Saving Lives (Ma Ke Huo Ren Quan Shu).
Actions: Move qi and remove dampness, promote urination, and relieve edema
Indications: Indicated for the treatment of anasarca, distention and fullness in the chest and abdomen, difficulty in micturition, and edema during pregnancy
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.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Da Fu Pi
as printed: Pericarpium Arecae (da fu pi)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Fu Ling Pi
as printed: Cutis Poriae (fu ling pi)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae (chen pi)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Wu Jia Pi
as printed: Cortex Acanthopanacis (wu jia pi)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Sheng Jiang Pi
as printed: Cortex Zingiberis Rhizomatis (sheng jiang pi)
|
g | — | — |
Preparation
Decoct the ingredients with water for oral use
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