五苓散 to treat 水逆 in《伤寒论》
By Karina • Jun 22nd, 2008 • Category: Digestion & Elimination, shanghanlun呕吐（水逆）is mentioned in two places. 五苓散 is indicated.
- “中风发热，六七日不解而烦，由表里证，渴欲饮水，谁入则吐者，名曰水逆，五苓散主之。” (line 74)
- “发汗后，水药不得入口，为逆；更发汗，必吐下不止。” (line 76a)
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