Fox-Deception Decoction

Fox-Deception Decoction,In cases of “Fox-Deception” disease, the symptoms resemble those of typhoid fever: the patient feels drowsy and restless, unable to close their eyes; they are restless whether lying down or sitting up; they have an aversion to food and drink and lack appetite; upon smelling food, their face flushes red, pale, or black. If the toxin affects the upper part of the body, the patient’s voice becomes hoarse (or, according to another version, raspy); if it affects the lower part, the throat becomes dry.

Formulas Name : Fox-Deception Decoction

Chinese Name : 狐惑汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Coptis, 4 liang of Artemisia.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 10.

Benefits

In cases of “Fox-Deception” disease, the symptoms resemble those of typhoid fever: the patient feels drowsy and restless, unable to close their eyes; they are restless whether lying down or sitting up; they have an aversion to food and drink and lack appetite; upon smelling food, their face flushes red, pale, or black. If the toxin affects the upper part of the body, the patient’s voice becomes hoarse (or, according to another version, raspy); if it affects the lower part, the throat becomes dry.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Soak them in 1 dou of white vinegar overnight, then boil down to 2 sheng. Divide into 3 doses.

Fox-Deception Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 10.,In cases of “Fox-Deception” disease, the symptoms resemble those of typhoid fever: the patient feels drowsy and restless, unable to close their eyes; they are restless whether lying down or sitting up; they have an aversion to food and drink and lack appetite; upon smelling food, their face flushes red, pale, or black. If the toxin affects the upper part of the body, the patient’s voice becomes hoarse (or, according to another version, raspy); if it affects the lower part, the throat becomes dry.

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