Decoction for Epidemic Diseases

Decoction for Epidemic Diseases,At the onset of the epidemic, present with high fever and aversion to cold, heaviness of the body and dry mouth, a dry tongue with a white, powdery coating, shortness of breath and rapid breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the head and face, and inability to open the eyes.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Epidemic Diseases

Chinese Name : 时化汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of white silkworm pupae (wine-fried), 10 whole cicada molts (with heads and legs removed), 2 qian of honeysuckle,2 qian of Saussurea leaf, 8 qian of Guang Chenpi, 2 qian of Scutellaria root, 1 qian of Gentiana root (wine-fried), 1 qian of fried Gardenia seed, 1 qian of Coptis rhizome, 2 qian of Scrophularia root, 1 qian of bitter Platycodon root, 1 qian of ground talc (preferably from Beijing), and 0.5 fen of raw licorice root.

Source

*Excerpts from Treatise on the Differentiation of Epidemic Diseases*.

Benefits

At the onset of the epidemic, present with high fever and aversion to cold, heaviness of the body and dry mouth, a dry tongue with a white, powdery coating, shortness of breath and rapid breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the head and face, and inability to open the eyes.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; separately mix 1 cup of Shaoxing wine and white honey until well blended, then add to the decoction and serve cold. Reduce the dosage by half for children.

Decoction for Epidemic Diseases,*Excerpts from Treatise on the Differentiation of Epidemic Diseases*.,At the onset of the epidemic, present with high fever and aversion to cold, heaviness of the body and dry mouth, a dry tongue with a white, powdery coating, shortness of breath and rapid breathing, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the head and face, and inability to open the eyes.

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