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Decoction for Distinguishing Water and Fire

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Decoction for Distinguishing Water and Fire,Red and white turbid discharge.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Distinguishing Water and Fire

Chinese Name : 水火分清饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Amomum villosum, 1 qian of Smilax glabra, 1 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 1 qian of red Poria cocos, 1 qian of Polyporus umbellatus, 1 qian of Plantago seed, 1 qian of Alisma orientale, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed), 1 qian of dried tangerine peel, 1 qian of Fructus Aurantii (fried with wheat bran), 1 qian of Ephedra, 3 fen of licorice.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 4.

Processing

Coarsely grind the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

Red and white turbid discharge.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with equal parts wine and water; take warm on an empty stomach.

Decoction for Distinguishing Water and Fire,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 4.,Red and white turbid discharge.

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