Dampness-Clearing and Palace-Purifying Decoction

Dampness-Clearing and Palace-Purifying Decoction,Dampness-pathogen obscures the mind, causing mental confusion, deafness, and slurred speech, which worsen in the afternoon, accompanied by white (疒咅).

Formulas Name : Dampness-Clearing and Palace-Purifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 祛湿清宫汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Forsythia (with seeds), 1 qian 5 fen of Cicada Shedding, 3 qian of Sticky Seed, 1 qian 5 fen of Peppermint, 1 qian 5 fen of Gentiana, 3 qian of Honeysuckle, 3 qian of Guang Curcuma, 1 qian 5 fen of Acorus, 3 qian of Stiff Silkworm, 3 qian of Uncaria (added later), 1 pill of Zhibao Dan (or substitute with Zixue Dan or Niuhuang Wan).

Source

From *Haojing Zhizhi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Dampness-pathogen obscures the mind, causing mental confusion, deafness, and slurred speech, which worsen in the afternoon, accompanied by white (疒咅).

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Dampness-Clearing and Palace-Purifying Decoction,From *Haojing Zhizhi*, Volume 2.,Dampness-pathogen obscures the mind, causing mental confusion, deafness, and slurred speech, which worsen in the afternoon, accompanied by white (疒咅).

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