Acorus Decoction

Acorus Decoction,For seasonal cold-induced fever, regardless of whether it is a dual-pathogen invasion, presenting with headache, fever, aversion to cold, and cough.

Formulas Name : Acorus Decoction

Chinese Name : 菖蒲饮子

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong half liang, Poria (with black skin removed) half liang, Gaoben (cleaned) half liang, Chaihu (with root tip removed) half liang, Acorus half liang, Dried Pueraria root half liang, Licorice half liang, Mulberry Bark half liang.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 141), citing *Formulas from the Hall of Virtue and Life*.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients and prepare them according to standard procedures.

Benefits

For seasonal cold-induced fever, regardless of whether it is a dual-pathogen invasion, presenting with headache, fever, aversion to cold, and cough.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with one and a half water bowls and 3 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while warm. Re-boil the residue. If sweating is desired, add 1 scallion white with roots and boil together. May be taken for approximately 7 days; if the disease is in the upper burner, it will induce vomiting; if in the exterior, it will induce sweating; if in the lower burner, it will induce diarrhea, and the illness will be resolved.

Acorus Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 141), citing *Formulas from the Hall of Virtue and Life*.,For seasonal cold-induced fever, regardless of whether it is a dual-pathogen invasion, presenting with headache, fever, aversion to cold, and cough.

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