Harmonizing the Middle Decoction

Harmonizing the Middle Decoction,For cases of prolonged cold damage characterized by a weak pulse following sweating and purgation, with intermittent fever and chills.

Formulas Name : Harmonizing the Middle Decoction

Chinese Name : 和中饮子

Drug Formulation

Chuan Gui Shen, Poria, Ginseng, Atractylodes, Bupleurum, Licorice, Scutellaria, Peony, Talc, Ophiopogon, and Bamboo Leaves.

Source

From *Huo Ren Xin Tong*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cases of prolonged cold damage characterized by a weak pulse following sweating and purgation, with intermittent fever and chills.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube to 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take at any time.

Harmonizing the Middle Decoction,From *Huo Ren Xin Tong*, Volume 1.,For cases of prolonged cold damage characterized by a weak pulse following sweating and purgation, with intermittent fever and chills.

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