Scutellaria and Peony Decoction

Scutellaria and Peony Decoction,For women with typhoid fever presenting with a dry mouth and throat, abdominal distension, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Scutellaria and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄芩芍药汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Rehmannia glutinosa.

Source

*The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 19.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

For women with typhoid fever presenting with a dry mouth and throat, abdominal distension, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm; if the condition is due to cold, add fresh ginger and decoct together.

Scutellaria and Peony Decoction,*The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 19.,For women with typhoid fever presenting with a dry mouth and throat, abdominal distension, and loss of appetite.

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