Modified Three-Yellow and Gypsum Decoction

Modified Three-Yellow and Gypsum Decoction,For severe heat in the Triple Burner due to warm disease, manifested as restlessness and heat in the palms, soles, and chest, eyes burning like fire, dry nose and flushed face, yellow tongue coating and parched lips, body appearing as if coated with cinnabar, intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, and mental confusion with delirium.

Formulas Name : Modified Three-Yellow and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 增损三黄石膏汤

Drug Formulation

8 qian of gypsum, 3 qian of white silkworm pupae (stir-fried with wine), 10 cicada slugs, 2 qian of mint, 3 qian of fermented black beans, 2 qian of Coptis, 2 qian of Phellodendron (lightly stir-fried in salt water), 2 qian of Scutellaria, 2 qian of Gardenia, and 2 qian of Anemarrhena.

Source

*Treatise on Cold and Warm Diseases*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For severe heat in the Triple Burner due to warm disease, manifested as restlessness and heat in the palms, soles, and chest, eyes burning like fire, dry nose and flushed face, yellow tongue coating and parched lips, body appearing as if coated with cinnabar, intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, and mental confusion with delirium.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, add rice wine and honey to taste, and take while cold.

Modified Three-Yellow and Gypsum Decoction,*Treatise on Cold and Warm Diseases*, Volume 4.,For severe heat in the Triple Burner due to warm disease, manifested as restlessness and heat in the palms, soles, and chest, eyes burning like fire, dry nose and flushed face, yellow tongue coating and parched lips, body appearing as if coated with cinnabar, intense thirst with a strong urge to drink, and mental confusion with delirium.

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