Cardamom and Anemarrhena Decoction

Cardamom and Anemarrhena Decoction,Chills in the back, fullness and distension in the chest; malaria onset in the late afternoon, indicating that the pathogenic factor is gradually penetrating into the Yin.

Formulas Name : Cardamom and Anemarrhena Decoction

Chinese Name : 草果知母汤

Drug Formulation

Cardamom 1 qian 5 fen, Anemarrhena 2 qian, Pinellia 3 qian, Magnolia Bark 2 qian, Scutellaria 1 qian 5 fen, Black Plum 1 qian 5 fen, Pollen 1 qian 5 fen, ginger juice 5 spoons (added).

Source

*Treatise on the Differentiation of Dampness-Related Diseases*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Chills in the back, fullness and distension in the chest; malaria onset in the late afternoon, indicating that the pathogenic factor is gradually penetrating into the Yin.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 cups of water; boil down to 2 cups; divide into 2 doses and take warm.

Cardamom and Anemarrhena Decoction,*Treatise on the Differentiation of Dampness-Related Diseases*, Volume 2.,Chills in the back, fullness and distension in the chest; malaria onset in the late afternoon, indicating that the pathogenic factor is gradually penetrating into the Yin.

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