Cimicifuga and Rhubarb Decoction

Cimicifuga and Rhubarb Decoction,Toxic qi following an epidemic causes swelling and pain in the hands and feet, as if they were about to fall off; this will inevitably lead to the formation of abscesses and pus.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻大黄汤

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga (Shengma) 3 fen, Akebia (Mutong) 3 fen, White Smilax (Bai Lian) 3 fen, Scutellaria (Huangqin) 1 liang, Peony (Shaoyao) 1 liang, Licorice (Gancao) half a liang, Rhubarb (Dahuang) 1.5 liang.

Source

*Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Toxic qi following an epidemic causes swelling and pain in the hands and feet, as if they were about to fall off; this will inevitably lead to the formation of abscesses and pus.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 3 sheng of water and boil until reduced to 2.5 sheng; then add rhubarb and boil until reduced to 1.5 sheng. Drink 1 zhan while still warm. Continue until bowel movements occur.

Cimicifuga and Rhubarb Decoction,*Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.,Toxic qi following an epidemic causes swelling and pain in the hands and feet, as if they were about to fall off; this will inevitably lead to the formation of abscesses and pus.

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