Cimicifuga Heat-Clearing Decoction

Cimicifuga Heat-Clearing Decoction,For heat in the heart and spleen, resulting in sores and cracks on the mouth and tongue, and red, chapped lips.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga Heat-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻泄热散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Sichuan Cimicifuga, 1.5 liang of Belamcanda, 2 liang of Phellodendron (chopped), 1 liang of Isatis, 1 liang of Licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, chopped), 2 liang of Scrophularia, 1 liang of Scutellaria, 3 fen of Rhinoceros Horn shavings, 1 liang of Coptis (stems removed).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 36.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For heat in the heart and spleen, resulting in sores and cracks on the mouth and tongue, and red, chapped lips.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Boil in 1 medium bowl of water with 3–7 pieces of bitter bamboo leaves until reduced to 5 fen. Strain out the residue, then add 1 he of raw Rehmannia juice and half a he of honey. Stir until well blended and take warm after meals.

Cimicifuga Heat-Clearing Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 36.,For heat in the heart and spleen, resulting in sores and cracks on the mouth and tongue, and red, chapped lips.

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