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Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Clearing the Metal

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Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Clearing the Metal,For cases of shanghan with fever, aversion to cold, a floating and tight pulse, and cough.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Clearing the Metal

Chinese Name : 散寒清金汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) 7 fen, Cinnamomum twig 1 qian, Licorice 8 fen, White peony root 1 qian, Apricot kernel (skinned) 8 fen, Dried tangerine peel 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Pinellia 1 qian 2 fen, Fresh ginger 5 fen, White part of scallion 3 stalks.

Source

From *Huiyue*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For cases of shanghan with fever, aversion to cold, a floating and tight pulse, and cough.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while hot. Cover the patient to induce a light sweat.

Decoction for Dispelling Cold and Clearing the Metal,From *Huiyue*, Volume 4.,For cases of shanghan with fever, aversion to cold, a floating and tight pulse, and cough.

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