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Decoction for Clearing the Upper Burner and Draining Fire

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Decoction for Clearing the Upper Burner and Draining Fire,Heat-induced cold extremities with headache. Even during the severe cold of winter, the patient still prefers cold winds, and the headache subsides; however, upon entering a warm place or seeing smoke or fire, the pain recurs. The condition has persisted for 5–7 years without resolution.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Upper Burner and Draining Fire

Chinese Name : 清上泻火汤

Drug Formulation

Schizonepeta 2 fen, Chuanxiong 2 fen, Vitex 3 fen, Angelica root 3 fen, Atractylodes 3 fen, wine-processed Coptis 5 fen, raw Rehmannia 5 fen,Gaobin 0.5 fen, Raw Licorice 0.5 fen, Shengma 0.7 fen, Fangfeng 0.7 fen, Wine-processed Huangbai 1 qian, Fried Licorice 1 qian, Astragalus 1 qian, Wine-processed Huangqin 1.5 fen, Wine-processed Zhimu 1.5 fen, Qianghuo 3 qian, Chaihu 5 qian, a small amount of Safflower, a small amount of Xixin.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to the size of sesame seeds and divide into two doses.

Benefits

Heat-induced cold extremities with headache. Even during the severe cold of winter, the patient still prefers cold winds, and the headache subsides; however, upon entering a warm place or seeing smoke or fire, the pain recurs. The condition has persisted for 5–7 years without resolution.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue; and take while still slightly warm after a meal.

Decoction for Clearing the Upper Burner and Draining Fire,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume Middle.,Heat-induced cold extremities with headache. Even during the severe cold of winter, the patient still prefers cold winds, and the headache subsides; however, upon entering a warm place or seeing smoke or fire, the pain recurs. The condition has persisted for 5–7 years without resolution.

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