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Epidemic-Preventing Decoction

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Epidemic-Preventing Decoction

Formulas Name : Epidemic-Preventing Decoction

Chinese Name : 避疫汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian, 3 fen, 3 li of Atractylodes lancea; 8 qian, 5 fen of Chuanxiong; 1 qian, 3 fen, 6 li of dried Pueraria root; 1 qian, 6 fen, 6 li of licorice.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of ginger, 3 scallion bulbs with roots attached, and 2 bowls of water; decoct until reduced to 8 parts, then take on an empty stomach.

Epidemic-Preventing Decoction,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.,

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