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Exterior-Releasing Decoction

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Exterior-Releasing Decoction,In the fifth, sixth, or seventh month of pregnancy, if a sudden case of typhoid fever occurs, accompanied by restlessness and fever, pain in the limbs, and an inability to lie down comfortably.

Formulas Name : Exterior-Releasing Decoction

Chinese Name : 通表散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of ephedra (roots and nodes removed), 2 liang of red peony root, and half a liang of licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, then coarsely chopped).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 74.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

In the fifth, sixth, or seventh month of pregnancy, if a sudden case of typhoid fever occurs, accompanied by restlessness and fever, pain in the limbs, and an inability to lie down comfortably.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Add half a liang of fresh ginger and 3 jujubes to one medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Exterior-Releasing Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 74.,In the fifth, sixth, or seventh month of pregnancy, if a sudden case of typhoid fever occurs, accompanied by restlessness and fever, pain in the limbs, and an inability to lie down comfortably.

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