Longnao Decoction

Longnao Decoction,For adults and children with accumulated pathogenic heat, characterized by swollen and painful throat, red eyes, mouth sores, restlessness, nosebleeds, dry throat with excessive thirst, restless sleep, as well as phlegm-heat cough, heatstroke-induced restlessness, and all forms of wind-obstruction. Also effective for residual toxins from cold damage, with tidal fevers and spontaneous sweating.

Formulas Name : Longnao Decoction

Chinese Name : 龙脑饮子

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Amomum villosum, 3 liang of Trichosanthes kirilowii root, 2 liang 4 qian of Agastache rugosa leaves, 4 liang of gypsum, 16 liang of licorice (honey-fried), 12 liang of Gardenia jasminoides seeds (lightly roasted).

Source

*Formulae of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For adults and children with accumulated pathogenic heat, characterized by swollen and painful throat, red eyes, mouth sores, restlessness, nosebleeds, dry throat with excessive thirst, restless sleep, as well as phlegm-heat cough, heatstroke-induced restlessness, and all forms of wind-obstruction. Also effective for residual toxins from cold damage, with tidal fevers and spontaneous sweating.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose, mixed with fresh water and honey. To treat residual toxins from typhoid fever, with tidal fevers and spontaneous sweating, use 2 qian of the medicine, 1 zhan of water, and add 5–6 bamboo leaves; decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take warm after meals.

Longnao Decoction,*Formulae of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 6.,For adults and children with accumulated pathogenic heat, characterized by swollen and painful throat, red eyes, mouth sores, restlessness, nosebleeds, dry throat with excessive thirst, restless sleep, as well as phlegm-heat cough, heatstroke-induced restlessness, and all forms of wind-obstruction. Also effective for residual toxins from cold damage, with tidal fevers and spontaneous sweating.

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