Scatter-Epidemic Decoction

Scatter-Epidemic Decoction,Epidemic fever. Symptoms include headache and dizziness, distension of the chest and diaphragm, expectoration of yellow phlegm, discharge of turbid fluid from the nose, or the appearance of red macules on the body; or skin turning charred black; or vomiting saliva resembling red blood; or the abdomen swollen as large as a round winnowing basket; or a swollen, ulcerated tongue; or pain in the flanks and chest—manifestations vary widely—all belonging to the pattern of internal stagnation of fire-toxin.

Formulas Name : Scatter-Epidemic Decoction

Chinese Name : 散瘟汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Schizonepeta, 5 qian of Gypsum, 1 liang of Scrophularia, 3 qian of Trichosanthes Root, 1 qian of Raw Licorice, 2 qian of Scutellaria, 1 qian of Tangerine Peel, 2 qian of Barley Malt, 3 qian of Shenqu, 5 qian of Poria.

Source

*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Epidemic fever. Symptoms include headache and dizziness, distension of the chest and diaphragm, expectoration of yellow phlegm, discharge of turbid fluid from the nose, or the appearance of red macules on the body; or skin turning charred black; or vomiting saliva resembling red blood; or the abdomen swollen as large as a round winnowing basket; or a swollen, ulcerated tongue; or pain in the flanks and chest—manifestations vary widely—all belonging to the pattern of internal stagnation of fire-toxin.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the condition improves slightly; after two doses, it improves further; after three doses, complete recovery is achieved.

Scatter-Epidemic Decoction,*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 10.,Epidemic fever. Symptoms include headache and dizziness, distension of the chest and diaphragm, expectoration of yellow phlegm, discharge of turbid fluid from the nose, or the appearance of red macules on the body; or skin turning charred black; or vomiting saliva resembling red blood; or the abdomen swollen as large as a round winnowing basket; or a swollen, ulcerated tongue; or pain in the flanks and chest—manifestations vary widely—all belonging to the pattern of internal stagnation of fire-toxin.

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