2. Warm Yang and Transform Water

2. Warm Yang and Transform Water

Water is the ultimate yin, its source lies in the kidneys; when kidney yang is deficient, water becomes excessive! This is a case of water retention due to yang deficiency. As the ancients said, "Strengthen the source of fire to dispel yin stagnation," and based on this principle, formulas like Gui Fu Ba Wei, Ji Sheng Shen Qi, and Zhen Wu are all used to treat water retention. My experience shows that when a patient exhibits obvious edema, low serum albumin levels, and persistent proteinuria in the urine, the best approach is to tonify the kidneys and promote water metabolism. A commonly used formula is Fufu Shen Qi Tang: 12g of Sheng Di, 10g of Shan Yu, 10g of Shan Yao, 10g of Dan Pi, 12g of Fu Ling, 10g of Ze Xie, 10g of Gui Zhi, 6g of Fu Pian, 30g of Huai Niu Xi, 10g of Che Qian Zi, 20g of Su Bing, 10g of Chan Yi, 20g of Yi Mu Cao, 10g of Jiao E, and 10g of Xue Yu Tan. Brew the herbs in water and take one dose daily.