Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness
Pattern:
Kidney Yang deficiency with pathogenic fluid accumulation
Actions:
Warms Spleen and Kidney Yang, promotes urination, and drains Water-Damp
Indications:
Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency with water accumulation: Difficult urination, abdominal pain, aversion to cold, heavy and aching extremities, generalized body edema, loose stools or diarrhea, dizziness, palpitations, absence of thirst, heavy sensation in the head, coughing, and vomiting
External disorder with overuse of diaphoretics: Fever that is not reduced by sweating, trembling, shivering, dizziness, and palpitations in the epigastria.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Pale swollen tongue with teeth marks and a slippery white coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Deep, thready, and slippery pulse
Western Uses:
Chronic Nephritis
Rheumatic Valvular Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Liver Cirrhosis
Chronic Enteritis
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Meniere's Disease
Primary Hypertension
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
Hypothyroidism
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Edema
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Do not use in cases of Yin deficiency, Heat, or Damp Heat
This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Formula 18 of 23 in Formulas that Expel Dampness
