Liu Yi Ni Decoction

Liu Yi Ni Decoction,For patients on the 8th or 9th day of the epidemic who have not recovered despite sweating and purgation, and who experience thirst and a dry throat with a desire to drink water.

Formulas Name : Liu Yi Ni Decoction

Chinese Name : 六一泥饮

Drug Formulation

Liu Yi Ni (i.e., earthworms), in any amount.

Source

*Songfeng’s Discourse on Epidemics*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For patients on the 8th or 9th day of the epidemic who have not recovered despite sweating and purgation, and who experience thirst and a dry throat with a desire to drink water.

Instructions for Use

Mix with freshly drawn water and take orally.

Liu Yi Ni Decoction,*Songfeng’s Discourse on Epidemics*, Volume 5.,For patients on the 8th or 9th day of the epidemic who have not recovered despite sweating and purgation, and who experience thirst and a dry throat with a desire to drink water.

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