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Cimicifuga and Lotus Leaf Decoction,Thunderhead Wind: redness, swelling, and nodules on the head and face; aversion to cold and fever; stiffness in the limbs; symptoms resembling typhoid fever.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Lotus Leaf Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻荷叶汤

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga (Shengma) 1 qian, Pueraria Root (Gegeng) 1 qian, Atractylodes (Cangzhu) 1 qian, White Peony Root (Baishao) 1 qian, Lotus Leaf (Heye) 1 qian, Licorice (Gancao) 5 fen.

Source

*Xingyuan*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Thunderhead Wind: redness, swelling, and nodules on the head and face; aversion to cold and fever; stiffness in the limbs; symptoms resembling typhoid fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water and take after a meal.

Cimicifuga and Lotus Leaf Decoction,*Xingyuan*, Volume 8.,Thunderhead Wind: redness, swelling, and nodules on the head and face; aversion to cold and fever; stiffness in the limbs; symptoms resembling typhoid fever.

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