Formulas that drain dampness
Wu pi yin
Five-Peel Drink
- Chinese name
- 五皮饮
- Group
- Formulas that drain dampness
- English name
- Five Peel Decoction
Reduces oedema and strengthens the spleen qi.
Indications
For oedema and a heavy feeling throughout the body, with an uncomfortable feeling in abdomen and chest and rapid breathing. Also for oedema during pregnancy and swelling in warm weather.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Poria skin (fu ling pi) | 9–12 g |
| Mulberry root bark (sang bai pi) | 9–12 g |
| Ginger peel (sheng jiang pi) | 6–9 g |
| Areca peel (da fu pi) | 9–12 g |
| Tangerine peel (chen pi) | 6–9 g |
- Tongue
- white, greasy coating
- Pulse
- thin or moderate