Explanation
The first five herbs constitute the Wu Pi San which is specific to resolve oedema from Lung and
Spleen deficiency.
The rest of the herbs constitute the Wei Ling Tang (in itself composed of Ping Wei San
Balancing the Stomach Powder and Wu Ling San Five "Ling" Powder) which resolves
Dampness, harmonizes the Stomach, promotes diuresis and resolves oedema.
Patent Remedy
Wu Ling San
(Five "Ling" Powder)
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos
Zhu Ling Sclerotium Polypori umbellati
Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis orientalis
Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi cassiaeExplanation
This remedy, which has the same ingredients and functions as the homonymous prescription, is
specific to resolve oedema.
Damp-Heat
Clinical Manifestations
Oedema of legs or abdomen, thin and shiny skin, a feeling of oppression of the chest, thirst
without desire to drink, scanty-dark urine.
Tongue: sticky-yellow tongue coating.
Pulse: Slippery-Rapid.
Treatment Principle
Clear Heat and resolve Dampness.
Acupuncture