Decoction for Clearing Fire

Decoction for Clearing Fire,Fire is stagnant within the viscera; it seeks to escape but cannot. The skin and orifices of the entire body feel as if being pierced by needles, and there is pain both inside and outside the joints, which is slightly relieved by patting with cold water.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Fire

Chinese Name : 攻火汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of rhubarb, 5 qian of gypsum, 3 qian of stir-fried gardenia, 1 liang of angelica root, 1 qian of magnolia bark, 1 qian of licorice, and 3 qian of white peony root.

Source

*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Fire is stagnant within the viscera; it seeks to escape but cannot. The skin and orifices of the entire body feel as if being pierced by needles, and there is pain both inside and outside the joints, which is slightly relieved by patting with cold water.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing Fire,*Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 6.,Fire is stagnant within the viscera; it seeks to escape but cannot. The skin and orifices of the entire body feel as if being pierced by needles, and there is pain both inside and outside the joints, which is slightly relieved by patting with cold water.

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