Ganlu Disinfection Decoction

Ganlu Disinfection Decoction,For seasonal toxic epidemics and pestilential qi, where the disease arises from dampness; presenting with fever, jaundice, chest fullness, red rashes, and diarrhea; with a tongue that is either pale and white or has a dry, withered center, indicating that the damp pathogen still resides in the Qi level;For epidemic damp-heat diseases characterized by fever, fatigue, chest oppression, abdominal distension, aching limbs, and a swollen throat; accompanied by maculopapular rashes, jaundice, swelling of the jaw, thirst, dark urine, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, malaria, dysentery, and turbid urinary discharge or skin ulcers; this formula also treats various ailments caused by failure to adapt to local climate and soil conditions.

Formulas Name : Ganlu Disinfection Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘露消毒饮

Drug Formulation

15 liang of Fly Talc, 10 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, 11 liang of Artemisia capillaris, 4 liang of Agastache rugosa, 4 liang of Forsythia suspensa, 6 liang of Acorus tatarinowii, 4 liang of White Cardamom, 4 liang of Peppermint, 5 liang of Akebia trifoliata, 4 liang of Belamcanda chinensis, 5 liang of Sichuan Fritillary Bulb.

Source

*Secret Transmission of Medical Efficacy*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For seasonal toxic epidemics and pestilential qi, where the disease arises from dampness; presenting with fever, jaundice, chest fullness, red rashes, and diarrhea; with a tongue that is either pale and white or has a dry, withered center, indicating that the damp pathogen still resides in the Qi level;For epidemic damp-heat diseases characterized by fever, fatigue, chest oppression, abdominal distension, aching limbs, and a swollen throat; accompanied by maculopapular rashes, jaundice, swelling of the jaw, thirst, dark urine, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, malaria, dysentery, and turbid urinary discharge or skin ulcers; this formula also treats various ailments caused by failure to adapt to local climate and soil conditions.

Instructions for Use

Decoct together with Shenqu.

Ganlu Disinfection Decoction,*Secret Transmission of Medical Efficacy*, Volume 1.,For seasonal toxic epidemics and pestilential qi, where the disease arises from dampness; presenting with fever, jaundice, chest fullness, red rashes, and diarrhea; with a tongue that is either pale and white or has a dry, withered center, indicating that the damp pathogen still resides in the Qi level;For epidemic damp-heat diseases characterized by fever, fatigue, chest oppression, abdominal distension, aching limbs, and a swollen throat; accompanied by maculopapular rashes, jaundice, swelling of the jaw, thirst, dark urine, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, malaria, dysentery, and turbid urinary discharge or skin ulcers; this formula also treats various ailments caused by failure to adapt to local climate and soil conditions.

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