White Tiger Decoction with Pueraria Root

White Tiger Decoction with Pueraria Root,For headaches and aching joints due to cold damage; or for cases where vomiting or purgation has already occurred but residual heat remains, accompanied by a dry mouth and intense thirst.

Formulas Name : White Tiger Decoction with Pueraria Root

Chinese Name : 白虎加葛根方

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (with roots and nodes removed) 1 liang, Anemarrhena 1.5 liang, Pueraria Root (chopped) 1.5 liang, Gypsum 3.5 liang, Licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, chopped) 1 liang.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 10.

Processing

The above is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For headaches and aching joints due to cold damage; or for cases where vomiting or purgation has already occurred but residual heat remains, accompanied by a dry mouth and intense thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct in 1 large bowl of water until reduced to 5 fen; strain out the residue; take warm at any time.

White Tiger Decoction with Pueraria Root,From *Shenghui*, Volume 10.,For headaches and aching joints due to cold damage; or for cases where vomiting or purgation has already occurred but residual heat remains, accompanied by a dry mouth and intense thirst.

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