Cold Fragrance Decoction

Cold Fragrance Decoction,For malaria-induced illness characterized by stabbing pain in the epigastrium, constriction of the chest and diaphragm, and either vomiting or diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Cold Fragrance Decoction

Chinese Name : 冷香汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Galangal, 2 liang of Sandalwood, 2 liang of Licorice (roasted until red), 2 liang of Aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed), 2 qian of Cloves, 3 fen of Sichuan Ginger (roasted), and 5 Cardamom pods (peeled and wrapped in flour before being slow-roasted).

Source

From Volume 7 of *Bai Yi*, citing a formula by Wang Yuanli.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For malaria-induced illness characterized by stabbing pain in the epigastrium, constriction of the chest and diaphragm, and either vomiting or diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 2 sheng of water, boil for about 10 boils, store in a bottle, submerge at the bottom of a well, and drink as cooled water.

Cold Fragrance Decoction,From Volume 7 of *Bai Yi*, citing a formula by Wang Yuanli.,For malaria-induced illness characterized by stabbing pain in the epigastrium, constriction of the chest and diaphragm, and either vomiting or diarrhea.

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