Decoction for Dispelling Summer-Heat and Regulating the Middle

Decoction for Dispelling Summer-Heat and Regulating the Middle,For summer heat injury with profuse, unstoppable sweating; in severe cases, this may lead to the depletion of vital essence.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Summer-Heat and Regulating the Middle

Chinese Name : 驱暑建中汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Astragalus, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of White Peony, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Elsholtzia ciliata, 8 fen of White Cowpea, 8 fen of Dried Tangerine Peel, 7 fen of Wood Apple, 5 fen of Licorice (roasted), and 4 fen of Cinnamon Twig.

Source

From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 3.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For summer heat injury with profuse, unstoppable sweating; in severe cases, this may lead to the depletion of vital essence.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 8 fen, then take.

Decoction for Dispelling Summer-Heat and Regulating the Middle,From *Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 3.,For summer heat injury with profuse, unstoppable sweating; in severe cases, this may lead to the depletion of vital essence.

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