Zhimu Jiji Decoction

Zhimu Jiji Decoction,For febrile diseases characterized by headache, aching of bones and muscles, dry mouth, and chest oppression; or for summer epidemics with external cold and internal heat; or for cases where residual heat remains after purgation; or for febrile diseases complicated by dysentery, presenting with deficient heat, restlessness, and thirst.

Formulas Name : Zhimu Jiji Decoction

Chinese Name : 知母解肌汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 2 liang (knots removed), Anemarrhena 3 liang, Pueraria root 3 liang, Gypsum 3 liang, Licorice 2 liang (roasted).

Source

*Wai Tai*, Volume 4, citing *Gujin Luyan*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For febrile diseases characterized by headache, aching of bones and muscles, dry mouth, and chest oppression; or for summer epidemics with external cold and internal heat; or for cases where residual heat remains after purgation; or for febrile diseases complicated by dysentery, presenting with deficient heat, restlessness, and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses.

Zhimu Jiji Decoction,*Wai Tai*, Volume 4, citing *Gujin Luyan*.,For febrile diseases characterized by headache, aching of bones and muscles, dry mouth, and chest oppression; or for summer epidemics with external cold and internal heat; or for cases where residual heat remains after purgation; or for febrile diseases complicated by dysentery, presenting with deficient heat, restlessness, and thirst.

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