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Promotes urination and reduces edema, especially in the lower body

Water and Damp collecting in the Lower Jiao: swollen legs, damp leg Qi, gurgling intestines, abdominal distension or ascites

Expels Wind-Damp, clears Damp-Heat and relieves pain

Wind-Damp-Heat Bi, with fever and joints that are red, hot, swollen and painful; its cold nature suits hot joints where warm herbs would not Cramps and pain in the feet and hands