【Source】

Essentials from the Golden Chamber

 【Composition】

Stephania tetrandra root, Astragalus root, Cinnamon twig, Poria mushroom, Licorice root
(5)

 【Classification】

<Tonifying Spleen and Middle Qi>: Licorice root

<Tonifying Qi>: Astragalus root

<Releasing the Exterior with Acrid Warmth>: Cinnamon twig

<Tonifying Spleen and Promoting Water Metabolism>: Poria mushroom

<Expelling Wind-Dampness>: Stephania tetrandra root

【Functions】

Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen, warms Yang and promotes water metabolism.

 【Indications】

Skin edema, presenting as limb swelling that indents when pressed, no aversion to wind, abdominal bloating like a drum, no thirst, difficult urination, and a floating pulse.

 【Syndrome】

Edema.

 【Mnemonics】

(1) The formula name + Qi Gui Chao (Astragalus, Cinnamon, Licorice). (2) Prevent wife from eating expensive grass (Stephania tetrandra, Poria, Astragalus, Cinnamon, Licorice).