Eight-Ingredient Erchen Decoction，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.，Phlegm-fire triggered by exertion: In cases where phlegm-fire is pre-existing, even slight exertion can induce chills and fever, presenting entirely like typhoid fever. In mild cases, the condition resolves on its own after a week of rest; in severe cases, nodules form in the neck, armpits, arms, and groin, which may swell, become painful, or subside, only to recur upon subsequent exertion.
Eight-Ingredient Erchen Decoction
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Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Erchen Decoction
Chinese Name : 八物二陈汤
Drug Formulation
Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Licorice, Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), Pinellia ternata, and Citrus reticulata (dried orange peel).
Source
*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.
Benefits
Phlegm-fire triggered by exertion: In cases where phlegm-fire is pre-existing, even slight exertion can induce chills and fever, presenting entirely like typhoid fever. In mild cases, the condition resolves on its own after a week of rest; in severe cases, nodules form in the neck, armpits, arms, and groin, which may swell, become painful, or subside, only to recur upon subsequent exertion.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take while warm.
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Eight-Ingredient Erchen Decoction,Phlegm-fire triggered by exertion: In cases where phlegm-fire is pre-existing, even slight exertion can induce chills and fever, presenting entirely like typhoid fever. In mild cases, the condition resolves on its own after a week of rest; in severe cases, nodules form in the neck, armpits, arms, and groin, which may swell, become painful, or subside, only to recur upon subsequent exertion.