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Decoction for Clearing Heat and Relieving Muscle Tension

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Decoction for Clearing Heat and Relieving Muscle Tension,For cold damage, epidemic diseases, and contagious diseases characterized by headache and high fever.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Heat and Relieving Muscle Tension

Chinese Name : 清热解肌汤

Drug Formulation

Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) 1 liang, Scutellaria (Huang Qin) half a liang, Peony (Shao Yao) half a liang, Licorice (Gancao, roasted) half a liang.

Source

*Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cold damage, epidemic diseases, and contagious diseases characterized by headache and high fever.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 1 large jujube, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and take while warm, three times daily.

Decoction for Clearing Heat and Relieving Muscle Tension,*Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 1.,For cold damage, epidemic diseases, and contagious diseases characterized by headache and high fever.

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