Gypsum and Du Huo Decoction

Gypsum and Du Huo Decoction,For stroke and cold-induced fever, characterized by headache, body pain, fever, and aversion to cold.

Formulas Name : Gypsum and Du Huo Decoction

Chinese Name : 石膏独活汤

Drug Formulation

Gypsum (crushed) 1 liang, Ephedra (roots and nodes removed, decocted, foam skimmed off, and roasted) half a liang, Notopterygium (root tip removed) half a liang, Angelica pubescens (root tip removed) half a liang, Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) half a liang, Pinellia (roasted) half a liang, Green tangerine peel (white pith removed, fried with bran) half a liang,Zhi Ke (pulp removed, fried with bran) half liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) half liang, Chai Hu (stems removed) half liang, Yi Zhi (peeled) half liang, Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed) half liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For stroke and cold-induced fever, characterized by headache, body pain, fever, and aversion to cold.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 cun of scallion white, and 2–7 grains of fermented soybeans; decoct until reduced to 1 fen; strain and take while hot. Cover the head to induce sweating.

Gypsum and Du Huo Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.,For stroke and cold-induced fever, characterized by headache, body pain, fever, and aversion to cold.

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