Blood-Purging Decoction

Blood-Purging Decoction,Pathogenic factors have invaded the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian; there is superficial heat in the blood and a slight pathogenic factor in the Qi division. Fever is milder during the day and more pronounced at night; urination and defecation are normal; symptoms come and go intermittently. Although this is a complex syndrome, it should be treated according to the principle of “heat entering the Blood Chamber.”

Formulas Name : Blood-Purging Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻血汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia (washed with wine, stir-fried) 1 liang, Prepared Rehmannia 1 liang, Pollen of Typha 1 liang, Salvia (stir-fried with wine) 1 liang, Angelica (washed with wine, soil removed) 1 liang, Chinese Stephania (washed with wine, stir-fried) 1 liang, Bupleurum (root base removed) 1 liang, Licorice Tips (roasted) 1 liang, Notopterygium 1 liang, Peach Kernels (shelled, soaked in hot water) 3 qian.

Source

From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Pathogenic factors have invaded the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian; there is superficial heat in the blood and a slight pathogenic factor in the Qi division. Fever is milder during the day and more pronounced at night; urination and defecation are normal; symptoms come and go intermittently. Although this is a complex syndrome, it should be treated according to the principle of “heat entering the Blood Chamber.”

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take warm on an empty stomach.

Blood-Purging Decoction,From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.,Pathogenic factors have invaded the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian; there is superficial heat in the blood and a slight pathogenic factor in the Qi division. Fever is milder during the day and more pronounced at night; urination and defecation are normal; symptoms come and go intermittently. Although this is a complex syndrome, it should be treated according to the principle of “heat entering the Blood Chamber.”

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