Decoction to Induce Sweating and Promote Qi Circulation，*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 2.，Caused by wind invading a weakened constitution, combined with damp-heat, leading to the flow of pathogenic toxins. Initially, one or two lesions appear, gradually increasing in number until there are twenty-three or twenty-five; eventually, they spread throughout the body.
Decoction to Induce Sweating and Promote Qi Circulation
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Formulas Name : Decoction to Induce Sweating and Promote Qi Circulation
Chinese Name : 取汗流气饮
Drug Formulation
Chuanxiong, Bai Zhi, Sheng Ma, Gan Cao, Dang Gui, Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Wu Yao, Mu Xiang, Su Geng, Fang Feng, Jing Jie, Cang Zhu, Hou Po, Rou Gui, Ma Huang, Huang Qin, Jie Geng, Da Chai Hu, Bai Shao.
Source
*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Caused by wind invading a weakened constitution, combined with damp-heat, leading to the flow of pathogenic toxins. Initially, one or two lesions appear, gradually increasing in number until there are twenty-three or twenty-five; eventually, they spread throughout the body.
Instructions for Use
Decoct 2 zhong of water with 5 slices of fresh ginger and 3 scallion whites; take while hot. Cover the body with clothing to induce sweating—this is ideal. If no sweat occurs, take a second dose of one zhong; if sweating occurs, no further dose is necessary. Take only one dose of this formula, followed by the “Qianjin Neituo Powder.”
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Decoction to Induce Sweating and Promote Qi Circulation,Caused by wind invading a weakened constitution, combined with damp-heat, leading to the flow of pathogenic toxins. Initially, one or two lesions appear, gradually increasing in number until there are twenty-three or twenty-five; eventually, they spread throughout the body.