Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction

Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction,For heatstroke affecting the Taiyang channel, characterized by fever, body aches, and heaviness, with a faint and weak pulse—this is caused by exposure to cold water during the summer months, resulting in water stagnation beneath the skin, and swelling of the body, face, and limbs.

Formulas Name : Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction

Chinese Name : 一物瓜蒂汤

Drug Formulation

2–7 melon seeds (one text states 20).

Source

From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For heatstroke affecting the Taiyang channel, characterized by fever, body aches, and heaviness, with a faint and weak pulse—this is caused by exposure to cold water during the summer months, resulting in water stagnation beneath the skin, and swelling of the body, face, and limbs.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 sheng of water down to 5 he, strain, and drink the entire decoction at once.

Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction,From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.,For heatstroke affecting the Taiyang channel, characterized by fever, body aches, and heaviness, with a faint and weak pulse—this is caused by exposure to cold water during the summer months, resulting in water stagnation beneath the skin, and swelling of the body, face, and limbs.

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