Aconite Four-Reversal Decoction

Aconite Four-Reversal Decoction,For cold-induced obstruction of the bladder due to cold in typhoid fever, where the navel feels like ice, drinking water produces a trickling sound in the lower jiao, the primary pulse is deep, and the secondary pulse is slippery.

Formulas Name : Aconite Four-Reversal Decoction

Chinese Name : 附子四逆汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of processed Aconite, half a liang of processed Ginger, 1 liang of White Atractylodes, 3 qian of Licorice, and 7 qian of Cinnamon.

Source

*Yunqi Zi’s Pulse Manual*.

Benefits

For cold-induced obstruction of the bladder due to cold in typhoid fever, where the navel feels like ice, drinking water produces a trickling sound in the lower jiao, the primary pulse is deep, and the secondary pulse is slippery.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 1 liang per dose; add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take warm before meals.

Aconite Four-Reversal Decoction,*Yunqi Zi’s Pulse Manual*.,For cold-induced obstruction of the bladder due to cold in typhoid fever, where the navel feels like ice, drinking water produces a trickling sound in the lower jiao, the primary pulse is deep, and the secondary pulse is slippery.

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