Nine-Ingredient Decoction for Clearing Heat

Nine-Ingredient Decoction for Clearing Heat,Heat accumulation in the middle jiao causing obstruction; blockage of communication between upper and lower parts; inability to vomit or pass stool; abdominal distension and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Nine-Ingredient Decoction for Clearing Heat

Chinese Name : 泻热九味汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang, Scutellaria (black core removed) 1 liang, Alisma (chopped) 1 liang, Cimicifuga 1 liang, Antelope Horn (sliced) 1 liang 1 fen, Gardenia Seed 1 liang 1 fen, Raw Rehmannia (roasted) 1 liang, Scrophularia 2.5 liang, Sodium Silicate (ground) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Heat accumulation in the middle jiao causing obstruction; blockage of communication between upper and lower parts; inability to vomit or pass stool; abdominal distension and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm, three times a day.

Nine-Ingredient Decoction for Clearing Heat,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.,Heat accumulation in the middle jiao causing obstruction; blockage of communication between upper and lower parts; inability to vomit or pass stool; abdominal distension and shortness of breath.

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