Burdock, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction，From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.，For “big-head plague,” where accumulated heat is located in the upper part of the body, causing swelling on the top of the head or facial swelling, often starting below the base of the ears; also treats smoke-induced miasma.
Burdock, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction
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Formulas Name : Burdock, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction
Chinese Name : 牛蒡芩连汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Forsythia, 1 qian of Burdock Seeds (ground separately), 1 qian of Scrophularia, 3 fen of Rhubarb, 3 fen of Schizonepeta, 3 fen of Fangfeng, 3 fen of Notopterygium, 1.5 qian of Gypsum, 1.5 qian of Platycodon, 1 qian of Licorice, 2.5 qian of Scutellaria (wine-fried), 1.5 qian of Coptis (wine-fried).
Source
From *Hui Chun*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For “big-head plague,” where accumulated heat is located in the upper part of the body, causing swelling on the top of the head or facial swelling, often starting below the base of the ears; also treats smoke-induced miasma.
Instructions for Use
Crush the ingredients into a single dose. Add one slice of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take warm after meals; divide each bowl into 20 doses. Always ensure the medicine remains in the upper part of the body; do not let food or drink follow it.
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Burdock, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction,For “big-head plague,” where accumulated heat is located in the upper part of the body, causing swelling on the top of the head or facial swelling, often starting below the base of the ears; also treats smoke-induced miasma.