Zhi Cao Decoction

Zhi Cao Decoction,For cold damage in the winter months lasting 8–9 days, with abdominal pain, diarrhea containing pus and blood, sore throat, and occasional restlessness in the chest.

Formulas Name : Zhi Cao Decoction

Chinese Name : 脂草饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of licorice, 1 qian of red cinnabar, 2 qian of ginseng.

Source

*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cold damage in the winter months lasting 8–9 days, with abdominal pain, diarrhea containing pus and blood, sore throat, and occasional restlessness in the chest.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Zhi Cao Decoction,*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 1.,For cold damage in the winter months lasting 8–9 days, with abdominal pain, diarrhea containing pus and blood, sore throat, and occasional restlessness in the chest.

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