WU LING SAN

Water-Damp Accumulation • Edema Resolution • Strengthen Spleen Yang

Wu Ling San promotes urination, leaches out dampness, strengthens Spleen Yang, and warms the Yang to resolve water accumulation. It is indicated for edema, urinary difficulty, and fluid retention due to Spleen or Kidney Yang deficiency.

Symptoms

Edema (especially in the extermities)

Urinary difficulty or scanty urine

Thirst with desire to drink

Heaviness in the body

Nausea or vomiting

Palpitations or dizziness from fluid accumulation

Pale tongue with white coating

Floating or slippery pulse

Ingredients

Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma)
Raw Herbs: 15g    Granules: 31.3g

Fu Ling (Poria)
Raw Herbs: 9g      Granules: 18.6g

Zhu Ling (Polyporos)
Raw Herbs: 9g       Granules: 18.8g

Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma)
Raw Herbs: 9g       Granules: 18.8g

Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus)
Raw Herbs: 6g        Granules: 12.5g

Description

Wu Ling San is designed to treat water accumulation do to Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency or pathogenic water retention.

Ze Xie drains Kidney water, promoting urination and reducing fluid retention. Fu Ling strengthens the Spleen, leaches dampness, and harmonizes the middle burner. Zhu Ling complements Ze Xie in draining water while supporting Spleen function. Bai Zhu Strengthens Spleen Yang and prevents the dispersing herbs from overcooling the middle burner. Gui Zhi warms the Yang, facilitates de movement of protective Qi and ensures the proper flow of fluids throughtout the body.

Together, these herbs balance the movement of water, strengthen the Spleen, warm Yang and resolve edema addressing both the root and manifestation of dampness and fluid retention.

Posology

Granules
3-9g, divided into 1-2 doses, taken warm.

Raw Herbs
Boil 800-1000ml water to 300-400ml; take 1-3 cups daily.

Contraindications

Not suitable for excess heat without damp accumulation.

Use with caution in cases of dehydration or Yin deficiency with heat signs

Professional supervision advised for long-term use