Diaphragm Decoction，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 151), citing *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.，For pathogenic qi imbalances in all four seasons; for typhoid fever where symptoms have not yet been differentiated; for rashes that are about to erupt but have not yet appeared; and for spleen-cold resembling malaria, characterized by intermittent fever, intense fever as if steaming, darkened ears, blue lips, a jet-black complexion, a bitter taste in the mouth, a dry tongue, fatigue in the limbs, and a loss of appetite.
Diaphragm Decoction
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Formulas Name : Diaphragm Decoction
Chinese Name : 膈汤
Drug Formulation
Bitter Platycodon, Schizonepeta spikes, Peppermint leaves, Dried Pueraria root, Licorice nodes, Trichosanthes root, and Burdock seeds—all in equal parts.
Source
From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 151), citing *Formulas for Prolonging Life*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For pathogenic qi imbalances in all four seasons; for typhoid fever where symptoms have not yet been differentiated; for rashes that are about to erupt but have not yet appeared; and for spleen-cold resembling malaria, characterized by intermittent fever, intense fever as if steaming, darkened ears, blue lips, a jet-black complexion, a bitter taste in the mouth, a dry tongue, fatigue in the limbs, and a loss of appetite.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain out the residue; take 3–5 doses daily, at any time.
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Diaphragm Decoction,For pathogenic qi imbalances in all four seasons; for typhoid fever where symptoms have not yet been differentiated; for rashes that are about to erupt but have not yet appeared; and for spleen-cold resembling malaria, characterized by intermittent fever, intense fever as if steaming, darkened ears, blue lips, a jet-black complexion, a bitter taste in the mouth, a dry tongue, fatigue in the limbs, and a loss of appetite.