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Anemarrhena and Cimicifuga Decoction

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Anemarrhena and Cimicifuga Decoction,For malaria that develops after a cold, presenting with alternating chills and fever, restlessness, and thirst.

Formulas Name : Anemarrhena and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 知母升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena rhizome 1 liang, gypsum 1 liang, Cimicifuga root 1 liang, Sichuan lacquer 1 fen, Changshan 1 fen, licorice (roasted) 1 fen, black plum (pitted) half a liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For malaria that develops after a cold, presenting with alternating chills and fever, restlessness, and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm after meals.

Anemarrhena and Cimicifuga Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.,For malaria that develops after a cold, presenting with alternating chills and fever, restlessness, and thirst.

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