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Erqi Xiangru Decoction

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Erqi Xiangru Decoction,For all types of summer heat toxicity.

Formulas Name : Erqi Xiangru Decoction

Chinese Name : 二气香薷饮

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Xiangru (cleaned leaves), 2 liang of Huanglian (stems removed), 2 liang of Houpo, and 4 liang of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Lingnan Health Prescriptions*, Middle Volume.

Benefits

For all types of summer heat toxicity.

Instructions for Use

First, extract the juice from the fresh ginger. Combine it with Coptis and Magnolia bark in a silver or porcelain vessel and let it steep overnight. Stir-fry until the Magnolia bark turns purple. In a silver or porcelain cauldron, add one bowl of water and decoct until reduced to eight-tenths of the original volume. Add a small amount of wine, then boil for another 2–3 times. Take while cool.

Erqi Xiangru Decoction,From *Lingnan Health Prescriptions*, Middle Volume.,For all types of summer heat toxicity.

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