Ran Zhao Decoction

Ran Zhao Decoction,For cases of summer-heat combined with dampness, presenting with cholera-like vomiting and diarrhea, epigastric fullness, restlessness, and thirst, accompanied by external symptoms of aversion to cold and cold limbs.

Formulas Name : Ran Zhao Decoction

Chinese Name : 燃照汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of cardamom seeds, 3 qian of light soybean paste, 2 qian of stir-fried gardenia, 1 qian and 5 fen of Shengtoucao, 1 qian of processed Magnolia bark, 1 qian of vinegar-stir-fried Pinellia, 1 qian and 5 fen of wine-stir-fried Scutellaria, and 4 qian of talc.

Source

From *Treatise on Cholera*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases of summer-heat combined with dampness, presenting with cholera-like vomiting and diarrhea, epigastric fullness, restlessness, and thirst, accompanied by external symptoms of aversion to cold and cold limbs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take while cool.

Ran Zhao Decoction,From *Treatise on Cholera*, Volume 2.,For cases of summer-heat combined with dampness, presenting with cholera-like vomiting and diarrhea, epigastric fullness, restlessness, and thirst, accompanied by external symptoms of aversion to cold and cold limbs.

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