Redness-Relieving Decoction

Redness-Relieving Decoction,Extreme stagnation of stomach fire, with no fever, but red rashes appearing between the chest and ribs, resembling a patch of crimson clouds.

Formulas Name : Redness-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 消红汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of dried kudzu root, 1 liang of Scrophularia root, 1 liang of Angelica root, 5 qian of peony root, 1 qian of Cimicifuga root, 1 liang of raw rehmannia root, 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber, 1 qian of licorice root, and 2 qian of Trichosanthes root.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Extreme stagnation of stomach fire, with no fever, but red rashes appearing between the chest and ribs, resembling a patch of crimson clouds.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Redness-Relieving Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Extreme stagnation of stomach fire, with no fever, but red rashes appearing between the chest and ribs, resembling a patch of crimson clouds.

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