Chouxin Decoction

Chouxin Decoction,For intense fire-heat, mania caused by epidemic diseases, and fever in pregnant women due to external pathogens. For cases of intense fire-heat where tonification is contraindicated. Mania caused by stomach fire.

Formulas Name : Chouxin Decoction

Chinese Name : 抽薪饮

Drug Formulation

Scutellaria baicalensis 1–2 qian, Dendrobium 1–2 qian, Akebia 1–2 qian, Gardenia (roasted) 1–2 qian, Phellodendron 1–2 qian, Fructus Aurantii 1.5 qian, Alisma 1.5 qian, Glycyrrhiza 3 fen.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For intense fire-heat, mania caused by epidemic diseases, and fever in pregnant women due to external pathogens. For cases of intense fire-heat where tonification is contraindicated. Mania caused by stomach fire.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm after a meal. For those with severe internal heat, it is better to take it cold.

Chouxin Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For intense fire-heat, mania caused by epidemic diseases, and fever in pregnant women due to external pathogens. For cases of intense fire-heat where tonification is contraindicated. Mania caused by stomach fire.

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