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Bamboo Leaf and Scutellaria Decoction

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Bamboo Leaf and Scutellaria Decoction,For extreme heat due to essence depletion, characterized by blurred vision, scorched teeth, hair loss, physical decline, body aches, and generalized deficiency heat.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Leaf and Scutellaria Decoction

Chinese Name : 竹叶黄芩汤

Drug Formulation

Bamboo leaves (sliced) 3 sheng, Scutellaria baicalensis 3 liang, Poria cocos 3 liang, fresh ginger 6 liang, Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed) 3 liang, licorice 3 liang (roasted), rhubarb 2 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 4 liang, Rehmannia glutinosa (sliced) 1 sheng.

Source

*Wai Tai*, Volume 16, citing *Shan Fan Fang*.

Processing

Cut as directed.

Benefits

For extreme heat due to essence depletion, characterized by blurred vision, scorched teeth, hair loss, physical decline, body aches, and generalized deficiency heat.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 9 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain, then divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid fermented fish, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and wild mustard.

Bamboo Leaf and Scutellaria Decoction,*Wai Tai*, Volume 16, citing *Shan Fan Fang*.,For extreme heat due to essence depletion, characterized by blurred vision, scorched teeth, hair loss, physical decline, body aches, and generalized deficiency heat.

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