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Decoction of Tangled Hair

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Decoction of Tangled Hair,Cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied by restlessness.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Tangled Hair

Chinese Name : 乱发汤

Drug Formulation

1 handful of tangled hair (charred), 1 liang of ginseng, 1 sheng of evodia, 1 liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

Cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied by restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 sheng of water and 2 sheng of wine until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue and take 5 he while still warm.

Note

Avoid seaweed and Chinese cabbage.

Decoction of Tangled Hair,From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 6 of *Wai Tai*.,Cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, accompanied by restlessness.

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