Enhanced Four Substances Decoction

Enhanced Four Substances Decoction,Urticaria of the deficient-heat pattern presents with pale-red, sparsely distributed rashes; afternoon feverish spells that often occur at night; a red tongue with a thin coating; and a string-like pulse.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味四物汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 31g, Danggui 31g, Baishao 12g, Shudidi 12g, Huangqin 15g, Fuping 12g, Huai Shanyao 15g, Baizhu 15g, Shouwu 15g, Hongzao 6g.

Source

*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*

Benefits

Urticaria of the deficient-heat pattern presents with pale-red, sparsely distributed rashes; afternoon feverish spells that often occur at night; a red tongue with a thin coating; and a string-like pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Enhanced Four Substances Decoction,*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*,Urticaria of the deficient-heat pattern presents with pale-red, sparsely distributed rashes; afternoon feverish spells that often occur at night; a red tongue with a thin coating; and a string-like pulse.

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