Si Sheng Decoction

Si Sheng Decoction,For fever as intense as fire, headache with red cheeks, flushed face accompanied by yawning, nasal sores, and during the stage when rashes have either already appeared or are about to appear.

Formulas Name : Si Sheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 四圣汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white peony root, 1 liang of Cimicifuga root, 5 qian of licorice, 5 qian of lithospermum root, 1 liang of dried kudzu root, and 5 qian of akebia stem (with bark and nodes removed).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 403.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For fever as intense as fire, headache with red cheeks, flushed face accompanied by yawning, nasal sores, and during the stage when rashes have either already appeared or are about to appear.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 medium bowl of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, 2 scallion whites, and 3 cun of hawthorn root; decoct together and drink while hot.

Si Sheng Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 403.,For fever as intense as fire, headache with red cheeks, flushed face accompanied by yawning, nasal sores, and during the stage when rashes have either already appeared or are about to appear.

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