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Dou Fu Gan Shui

Name

Dou Fu Gan Shui （Water in which press bean curd）

  1. 豆腐泔水
  2. 豆腐泔
  3. Water in which press bean curd

The Effect of Dou Fu Gan Shui

Property

Bland, slightly bitter, cool; heart and large intestine meridians entered.

Actions

Induce diuresis and relax the bowels, astringe wound and remove toxicity.

Indications

Constipation, fungal infection of the hand, ecthyma, unhealing ulcer, stranguria.

Dosage and Administrations

30~150 ml is for oral taking. Proper dosage is for external application, boiling for applying on the affected area.