Five Evils Decoction

Five Evils Decoction,Caused by pathogenic factors, resulting in weeping, singing, or crying.

Formulas Name : Five Evils Decoction

Chinese Name : 五邪汤

Drug Formulation

Yu Yuliang (ground) 1 liang, Fangfeng 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark 1 liang, Peony Root 1 liang, Polygala (seed removed) 1 liang, Du Huo 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Gypsum (crushed, wrapped in cotton) 1 liang,Oyster Shell (roasted) 1 liang, Qin Jiao 1 liang, Atractylodes Macrocephala 1 liang, Stephania 1 liang, Acorus 1 liang, Orpiment 1 liang, Poria Sclerotium 1 liang, Snake Shed Skin (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

Quoted from *Shenshi Fang* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Caused by pathogenic factors, resulting in weeping, singing, or crying.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 fangcun bi of the mixture to 1.5 sheng of water, boil until it comes to a boil twice, strain, and drink the decoction four times a day.

Note

Avoid raw scallions, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, peaches and plums, sparrow meat, malt syrup, vinegar, etc.

Five Evils Decoction,Quoted from *Shenshi Fang* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.,Caused by pathogenic factors, resulting in weeping, singing, or crying.

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