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Coptis and Euphorbia Decoction

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Coptis and Euphorbia Decoction,For epidemic toxic diseases, or persistent diarrhea, or sore throat.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Euphorbia Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连马通汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of adzuki beans, 1 liang of Coptis (hairs removed), 3 sheng of Matong juice, and 1 liang of Evodia.

Source

From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

For epidemic toxic diseases, or persistent diarrhea, or sore throat.

Instructions for Use

Combine the four ingredients and boil in Matong juice until reduced to 1 sheng; take the decoction. If the condition is not cured after taking the entire dose, repeat the treatment; it will be effective.

Note

Avoid pork and cold water.

Coptis and Euphorbia Decoction,From *Shenshi’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wai Tai*.,For epidemic toxic diseases, or persistent diarrhea, or sore throat.

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