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Decoction for Clearing Fire and Cooling the Diaphragm

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Decoction for Clearing Fire and Cooling the Diaphragm,Indicated for accumulated heat causing restlessness, sores on the mouth and tongue, swelling and pain in the throat, and dry stools.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Fire and Cooling the Diaphragm

Chinese Name : 清火凉膈丸

Drug Formulation

Gardenia (roasted) 64 liang, Forsythia 32 liang, Licorice 16 liang, Scutellaria 96 liang, Peppermint 32 liang, Rhubarb 64 liang, Coptis 16 liang, Phellodendron 64 liang.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix with cold boiled water to form small pills.

Benefits

Indicated for accumulated heat causing restlessness, sores on the mouth and tongue, swelling and pain in the throat, and dry stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with warm boiled water, twice daily.

Decoction for Clearing Fire and Cooling the Diaphragm,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,Indicated for accumulated heat causing restlessness, sores on the mouth and tongue, swelling and pain in the throat, and dry stools.

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