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Erhuang Decoction

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Erhuang Decoction,For febrile diseases caused by cold or epidemic pathogens, where toxic qi is severe, resulting in pea-sized blisters and restlessness with confusion.

Formulas Name : Erhuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 二黄汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried) half liang, Scutellaria baicalensis (black core removed) 1 liang, Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed, roasted) 1 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 1 liang, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted, chopped) 3 fen, Isatis indigotica half liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For febrile diseases caused by cold or epidemic pathogens, where toxic qi is severe, resulting in pea-sized blisters and restlessness with confusion.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Erhuang Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.,For febrile diseases caused by cold or epidemic pathogens, where toxic qi is severe, resulting in pea-sized blisters and restlessness with confusion.

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