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Decoction for Treating Both Exterior and Interior

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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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