Gardenia-Coptis-Erchen Decoction

Gardenia-Coptis-Erchen Decoction,For smallpox cases where, upon the onset of pus discharge, toxic fire rises upward, causing vomiting with a sour and bitter taste accompanied by sound; the patient feels relieved after vomiting; and the smallpox lesions appear red-purple.

Formulas Name : Gardenia-Coptis-Erchen Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀连二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis (stir-fried with ginger juice) 5 fen, Gardenia (stir-fried with ginger juice) 5 fen, Poria 8 fen, Processed Pinellia 4 fen, Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 2 fen, Fried Licorice 2 fen.

Source

*Essentials for Treating Children* (Huoyou Xinfang), Volume 3.

Benefits

For smallpox cases where, upon the onset of pus discharge, toxic fire rises upward, causing vomiting with a sour and bitter taste accompanied by sound; the patient feels relieved after vomiting; and the smallpox lesions appear red-purple.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with one slice of fresh ginger and drink slowly. Stop taking the decoction once vomiting ceases.

Gardenia-Coptis-Erchen Decoction,*Essentials for Treating Children* (Huoyou Xinfang), Volume 3.,For smallpox cases where, upon the onset of pus discharge, toxic fire rises upward, causing vomiting with a sour and bitter taste accompanied by sound; the patient feels relieved after vomiting; and the smallpox lesions appear red-purple.

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