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Cimicifuga and Turtle Carapace Decoction,A disease caused by Yin-toxin, characterized by a red face with mottled spots resembling brocade patterns, sore throat, vomiting of pus and blood, and a sore throat with ulceration.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Turtle Carapace Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻鳖甲汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Cimicifuga, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Sichuan pepper (roasted to remove moisture), 2 liang of licorice, 1 piece of softshell turtle shell (the size of a finger) (roasted), and half a liang of realgar (ground).

Source

*The Golden Cabinet* (Jin Gui), Volume 1.

Benefits

A disease caused by Yin-toxin, characterized by a red face with mottled spots resembling brocade patterns, sore throat, vomiting of pus and blood, and a sore throat with ulceration.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 4 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng, then take the entire dose at once. For the elderly and children, take a second dose to induce sweating.

Cimicifuga and Turtle Carapace Decoction,*The Golden Cabinet* (Jin Gui), Volume 1.,A disease caused by Yin-toxin, characterized by a red face with mottled spots resembling brocade patterns, sore throat, vomiting of pus and blood, and a sore throat with ulceration.

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