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Decoction for Calming Turmoil

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Decoction for Calming Turmoil,For cold damage occurring in the winter months, where, after sweating and vomiting, a major purgation is administered, yet the body remains feverish as if on fire, with cold extremities and a faint, gasping breath, as if on the verge of death.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Calming Turmoil

Chinese Name : 定乱汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of Chinese yam, 5 qian of Poria, 5 qian of coix seed, 5 fen of licorice, 5 fen of Coptis, 3 fen of tangerine peel, 3 fen of Shenqu, and 1 grain of amomum.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cold damage occurring in the winter months, where, after sweating and vomiting, a major purgation is administered, yet the body remains feverish as if on fire, with cold extremities and a faint, gasping breath, as if on the verge of death.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Calming Turmoil,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.,For cold damage occurring in the winter months, where, after sweating and vomiting, a major purgation is administered, yet the body remains feverish as if on fire, with cold extremities and a faint, gasping breath, as if on the verge of death.

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