Double-Purgation Decoction

Double-Purgation Decoction,Excessive fire in the Kidney Meridian, combined with the ascending fire of the pericardium, causes the vomiting of black blood. Although the bleeding is not torrential, there is severe phlegm and cough, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink.

Formulas Name : Double-Purgation Decoction

Chinese Name : 两泻汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of White Peony Root, 1 liang of Moutan Bark, 1 liang of Lycium Bark, 3 qian of black-roasted Gardenia, and 1 liang of Scrophularia Root.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Excessive fire in the Kidney Meridian, combined with the ascending fire of the pericardium, causes the vomiting of black blood. Although the bleeding is not torrential, there is severe phlegm and cough, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After taking two doses consecutively, the black blood turned red. After taking another two doses, the cough subsided and the bleeding stopped on its own.

Double-Purgation Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,Excessive fire in the Kidney Meridian, combined with the ascending fire of the pericardium, causes the vomiting of black blood. Although the bleeding is not torrential, there is severe phlegm and cough, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink.

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