Cardiogenic edema is a western medical term, which can be manifested as edema, low urination, palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic) and other symptoms, which belongs to the category of “edema” in traditional Chinese medicine, and it can be used to take Chinese medicines such as wuling san and zhuche pill to promote water retention and eliminate edema (to promote urination and eliminate edema). 1. Wu Ling San: it has the effect of warming yang and transforming qi (warming and transforming yang qi in the body), promoting dampness and running water, composed of Poria, Ze Xie Diarrhea, Poria, Cinnamon, etc. It can be used to alleviate oedema caused by yang’s lack of transforming qi (obstruction of qi in the human body), and internal stagnation of dampness (dampness stagnating in the body), which can be seen in urinary incontinence (inability to urinate smoothly), oedema and abdominal distension, vomiting, retching and diarrhea, and thirst for water. Its adverse reactions and contraindications are not clear. 2. Boatswain’s Pill: It has the effect of promoting qi and diuresis (promoting the operation of gas, thus promoting the operation of water), composed of petunia seeds (fried), rhubarb, glycyrrhiza glabra (vinegar) and other traditional Chinese medicines, and it is suitable for the symptoms of water retention and abdominal distension, edema of limbs, chest and abdomen distension and fullness, stopping of drinking (the retention of water in the body) and wheezing, constipation, and urinary inappetence. Pregnant women and people with prolonged illness and qi deficiency should not take this product. The adverse reactions of the two drugs are not clear, pregnant women and people with chronic illness and qi deficiency should not take Boatswain’s Pill. It should be noted that, Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of cardiogenic edema role is limited, for serious symptoms, should follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, not unauthorized use of drugs or change the dosage, so as not to delay the condition.