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Detoxifying and Heart-Draining Decoction

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Detoxifying and Heart-Draining Decoction,Excessive fire in the Heart Meridian, exacerbated by intense summer heat, leading to the formation of blisters. For cases where the rash has spread over the entire body.

Formulas Name : Detoxifying and Heart-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 解毒泻心汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Coptis, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia, 1 qian of Schizonepeta, 1 qian of Gardenia, 1 qian of Scutellaria, 1 qian of Arctium seeds, 1 qian of Talc, 1 qian of Scrophularia, 1 qian of Anemarrhena, 1 qian of Gypsum, 0.5 fen of Licorice, 0.5 fen of Akebia.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Excessive fire in the Heart Meridian, exacerbated by intense summer heat, leading to the formation of blisters. For cases where the rash has spread over the entire body.

Instructions for Use

Add 20 strands of lampwick to 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Detoxifying and Heart-Draining Decoction,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,Excessive fire in the Heart Meridian, exacerbated by intense summer heat, leading to the formation of blisters. For cases where the rash has spread over the entire body.

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