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Uremia Enema #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Duan Mu LiCalcined Concha Ostreae15–30 g

    Secures the Lower Jiao, expels turbid Dampness and inhibits Deficiency sweating.

  • Lian QiaoFr. Forsythiae20 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and promotes urination.

  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei15 g

    Drains Heat, purges accumulations, transforms Dampness, promotes urination, reduces Fire toxicity, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

Actions

  • Purges Heat
  • Reduces toxic buildup
  • Encourages urinary output

Patterns treated

A toxic form of Heat

Manifestations

  • Excessive urine output
  • Diminished urine output

Indications

Failure of kidney function (uremia)

Notes

Prepare as a decoction and administer rectally every second day for a fourteen-day course, followed by a seven-day break between courses.