Woxue Decoction

Woxue Decoction,Epidemic plagues and miasmas.

Formulas Name : Woxue Decoction

Chinese Name : 沃雪汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea 6 liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) 6 liang, Licorice (roasted) 6 liang, Saposhnikovia root 4 liang, Pueraria root 4 liang, Magnolia bark (processed, stir-fried) 4 liang, Peony root 4 liang.

Source

From *San Yin*, Volume 6.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients and mix them into a powder.

Benefits

Epidemic plagues and miasmas.

Instructions for Use

Take 3.5 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink.

Woxue Decoction,From *San Yin*, Volume 6.,Epidemic plagues and miasmas.

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