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Da Qianhu Decoction

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Da Qianhu Decoction,For typhoid fever persisting for 8–9 days without resolution, characterized by a hard and distended sensation in the epigastrium and abdomen, body aches, internal and external heat, restlessness, and vomiting.

Formulas Name : Da Qianhu Decoction

Chinese Name : 大前胡汤

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Xianhu, half a sheng of Banxia (washed), 5 liang of fresh ginger, 8 slices of Zhishi (roasted), 4 liang of Shaoyao, 3 liang of Huangqin, and 12 dried jujubes (split).

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 1 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For typhoid fever persisting for 8–9 days without resolution, characterized by a hard and distended sensation in the epigastrium and abdomen, body aches, internal and external heat, restlessness, and vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 4 doses—3 during the day and 1 at night.

Da Qianhu Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 1 of *Wai Tai*.,For typhoid fever persisting for 8–9 days without resolution, characterized by a hard and distended sensation in the epigastrium and abdomen, body aches, internal and external heat, restlessness, and vomiting.

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