Coptis and Dragon Bone Decoction

Coptis and Dragon Bone Decoction,After several days of an epidemic, there is a severe purgation, followed by intermittent episodes of febrile dysentery.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Dragon Bone Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连龙骨汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Coptis, 3 liang of Phellodendron, 1 piece of cooked mugwort (the size of a chicken’s egg), and 2 liang of dragon bone.

Source

From *Cui’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

After several days of an epidemic, there is a severe purgation, followed by intermittent episodes of febrile dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng; divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid pork and cold water.

Coptis and Dragon Bone Decoction,From *Cui’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.,After several days of an epidemic, there is a severe purgation, followed by intermittent episodes of febrile dysentery.

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