Five-Relief Decoction

Five-Relief Decoction,For yang-toxin cold damage with fever and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Five-Relief Decoction

Chinese Name : 五解汤

Drug Formulation

1 fen of Gardenia seeds, 1 fen of Scutellaria (with black core removed), 1 fen of licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped), 1 fen of rhubarb (coarsely chopped, stir-fried with vinegar), and 2 qian of natron.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 27.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For yang-toxin cold damage with fever and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 bowls of water, decoct until reduced to 8 parts, strain, and take warm on an empty stomach.

Five-Relief Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 27.,For yang-toxin cold damage with fever and restlessness.

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