Decoction for Treating Both Exterior and Interior

Decoction for Treating Both Exterior and Interior,In cases of winter cold damage presenting with delirium and paroxysmal fever, if treatment with Chengqi Decoction fails to produce a response and the pulse is instead faint and涩 (thready), this indicates a pattern of internal deficiency with excessive external pathogenic factors.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Treating Both Exterior and Interior

Chinese Name : 表里兼顾汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 2 qian, Ginseng 5 qian, Bupleurum 3 fen, Licorice 1 qian, Moutan Bark 2 qian.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.

Benefits

In cases of winter cold damage presenting with delirium and paroxysmal fever, if treatment with Chengqi Decoction fails to produce a response and the pulse is instead faint and涩 (thready), this indicates a pattern of internal deficiency with excessive external pathogenic factors.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Treating Both Exterior and Interior,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.,In cases of winter cold damage presenting with delirium and paroxysmal fever, if treatment with Chengqi Decoction fails to produce a response and the pulse is instead faint and涩 (thready), this indicates a pattern of internal deficiency with excessive external pathogenic factors.

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