Black Bean and Licorice Decoction

Black Bean and Licorice Decoction,A form of “big-head plague” caused by an underlying injury from damp-heat and the stagnation of toxic qi rising to attack the head and neck. Symptoms include aversion to cold and high fever, stiffness of the neck and heaviness of the body, swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, obstruction of the throat, dry tongue and mouth, shortness of breath and wheezing, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Black Bean and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 豆甘汤

Drug Formulation

2 he of black beans (roasted until fragrant and cooked through), 2 cun of licorice (toasted until yellow).

Source

*Complete Book on the Treatment of Epidemics*, Volume 3.

Benefits

A form of “big-head plague” caused by an underlying injury from damp-heat and the stagnation of toxic qi rising to attack the head and neck. Symptoms include aversion to cold and high fever, stiffness of the neck and heaviness of the body, swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, obstruction of the throat, dry tongue and mouth, shortness of breath and wheezing, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 zhan of water, and sip the decoction frequently.

Black Bean and Licorice Decoction,*Complete Book on the Treatment of Epidemics*, Volume 3.,A form of “big-head plague” caused by an underlying injury from damp-heat and the stagnation of toxic qi rising to attack the head and neck. Symptoms include aversion to cold and high fever, stiffness of the neck and heaviness of the body, swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, obstruction of the throat, dry tongue and mouth, shortness of breath and wheezing, and difficulty with urination and defecation.

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