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Bitter Shepherd’s Purse Decoction

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Bitter Shepherd’s Purse Decoction,For typhoid fever on the 7th–8th day, with intense fever that does not subside.

Formulas Name : Bitter Shepherd’s Purse Decoction

Chinese Name : 苦葶苈汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 sheng of vinegar, 1 he of bitter shepherd’s purse, and half a sheng of raw mugwort juice.

Source

From *Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For typhoid fever on the 7th–8th day, with intense fever that does not subside.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the ingredients together until reduced to 6 he; divide into 2 doses.

Bitter Shepherd’s Purse Decoction,From *Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.,For typhoid fever on the 7th–8th day, with intense fever that does not subside.

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