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Drives out water by purging

Severe edema, ascites or fluid in the chest, only in a true Excess pattern with a robust constitution; its purging and diuretic effect is violent

Drains fluid collecting in the chest and flanks

Phlegm-fluid under the ribs with fullness, hardness and pain

Reduces swelling and dissipates nodules

Toxic swellings and sores (historical use) Scrofula (historical use); Hong Da Ji is considered the stronger of the two for this