It has the effect of promoting diuresis (excretion of urine), draining retained water and promoting it's circulation. It also warms the yang (masculine or light), transforming qi (the body's energy).

It is used for the treatment of chronic nephritis (when the kidney becomes inflamed and has problems filtering waste from the blood), chronic bronchitis and chronic enteritis (inflammation of your small intestine). It has a good effect on symptoms such as difficulty in urination, abdominal distension, vomiting, and diarrhea.

五苓散方剂具有利湿行水、温阳化气的功效。用于治疗慢性肾炎，慢性支气管炎已经慢性肠炎。对小便不利，腹胀，呕吐，泄泻等症状有很好的疗效。