In the treatment of pericardial effusion, different herbal formulas should be used according to different typologies. Patients with pericardial effusion may manifest panic, wheezing, inability to lie down, swelling of face and limbs, short urination, fatigue, coldness, and even abdominal distension and loose stools. The composition of Zhen Wu Tang is composed of Radix et Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephala, Radix Bupleurum, Radix Paeoniae Alba, Radix Ginger and Poria. If the swelling of the limbs is serious, you can add Fangji Daji Bark, etc. You can also add some blood activators to enhance the effect of water retention. If there is a critical symptom of panting, the patient will have a dark complexion, panting, inability to lie down, restlessness, cold extremities, short urine, and swelling of the limbs along with pericardial effusion.