Dampness-Resolving Decoction

Dampness-Resolving Decoction,For conditions caused by exposure to dampness, resulting in itching all over the body, the appearance of bumps, or scabies.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 除湿饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Atractylodes lancea (roasted), 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia bark, 1 qian of Cortex Phellodendri, 1 qian of Aconitum carmichaeli (raw), 1 qian of Acanthopanax senticosus bark, 1 qian of Bombyx mori (roasted), 1 qian of Gentiana macrophylla, 1 qian of Forsythia suspensa, 1 qian of Angelica dahurica, 1 qian of Notopterygium incisum, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 3 qian of Cicada exuviae, and 1 qian of raw Scutellaria baicalensis.

Source

From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.

Benefits

For conditions caused by exposure to dampness, resulting in itching all over the body, the appearance of bumps, or scabies.

Instructions for Use

Use fresh ginger as a guide; decoct in water and take orally.

Dampness-Resolving Decoction,From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.,For conditions caused by exposure to dampness, resulting in itching all over the body, the appearance of bumps, or scabies.

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