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