Changshan and Gypsum Decoction

Changshan and Gypsum Decoction,Used for cardiac malaria following typhoid fever, characterized by unrelenting restlessness and fever, excessive water intake, and constant thirst.

Formulas Name : Changshan and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 常山石膏汤

Drug Formulation

Changshan 1 liang, softshell turtle shell (with edges removed, vinegar-roasted) 1 liang, rhinoceros horn shavings 1 liang, Sichuan lacquer 1 liang, licorice (roasted) 1 fen, black plum (pitted) 1 fen, gardenia seeds half a liang, gypsum 1.5 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Used for cardiac malaria following typhoid fever, characterized by unrelenting restlessness and fever, excessive water intake, and constant thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose. Add 1.5 zhan of water, 3–7 grains of fermented soybeans, 2–7 pieces of bamboo leaves, and a piece of fresh ginger the size of a date (crushed). Simmer together until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm after meals, twice daily.

Changshan and Gypsum Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.,Used for cardiac malaria following typhoid fever, characterized by unrelenting restlessness and fever, excessive water intake, and constant thirst.

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