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Enhanced Sanhuang Decoction,Excessive fire. Excessive qi, with intense fire rising; fever, incoherent speech, dry mouth and throat, and manic restlessness.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Sanhuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味三黄汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Coptis, 1 qian of Scutellaria, 1 qian of Phellodendron, 1 qian 5 fen of Forsythia, 2 qian of Moutan, 1 qian 5 fen of Gardenia, 1 qian of Red Peony, 1 qian of Peppermint.

Source

From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Excessive fire. Excessive qi, with intense fire rising; fever, incoherent speech, dry mouth and throat, and manic restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take while hot.

Enhanced Sanhuang Decoction，From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 2.，Excessive fire. Excessive qi, with intense fire rising; fever, incoherent speech, dry mouth and throat, and manic restlessness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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