Perilla and Wood Fragrance Decoction

Perilla and Wood Fragrance Decoction,Following an episode of cold damage, with edema rising to the heart, causing mental agitation, vomiting, loss of appetite, and soreness in the feet and knees.

Formulas Name : Perilla and Wood Fragrance Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫苏木香汤

Drug Formulation

Perilla stems and leaves 1 liang, Wood Fragrance half a liang, Red Poria (black skin removed) half a liang, Agarwood 1 liang, Peony root 1 liang, Akebia stem (chopped) 1 liang, Evodia fruit (washed three times in boiling water, dried in an oven, and stir-fried) 1 fen,1 fen of betel nut (chopped), 1 fen of aged tangerine peel (soaked in boiling water, white pith removed, and dried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Following an episode of cold damage, with edema rising to the heart, causing mental agitation, vomiting, loss of appetite, and soreness in the feet and knees.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 zhan of water, add half fen of ginger (crushed), and decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain out the residue. Take 3 qian bi per dose, warm, before meals.

Perilla and Wood Fragrance Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.,Following an episode of cold damage, with edema rising to the heart, causing mental agitation, vomiting, loss of appetite, and soreness in the feet and knees.

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