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Ergan Decoction,Stomach heat; eating after meals further stokes the fire, causing profuse sweating.

Formulas Name : Ergan Decoction

Chinese Name : 二甘汤

Drug Formulation

Raw licorice, fried licorice, Schisandra, and black plum, each in equal parts.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Stomach heat; eating after meals further stokes the fire, causing profuse sweating.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.

Ergan Decoction，From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，Stomach heat; eating after meals further stokes the fire, causing profuse sweating.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
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