Fire-Extinguishing Decoction

Fire-Extinguishing Decoction,In cases of moderate fire syndrome, with swelling and pain in the head and face, thirst, and restlessness; once the fire suddenly strikes the center, it causes convulsions of the hands and feet, inability to speak, and a crooked mouth and eyes.

Formulas Name : Fire-Extinguishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 灭火汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Scrophularia root, 2 liang of Glehnia root, 3 qian of white mustard seed, 1 liang of Poria, 1 liang of prepared Rehmannia root, 5 qian of Cornus fruit, 5 qian of Ophiopogon tuber, 1 qian of Schisandra fruit.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In cases of moderate fire syndrome, with swelling and pain in the head and face, thirst, and restlessness; once the fire suddenly strikes the center, it causes convulsions of the hands and feet, inability to speak, and a crooked mouth and eyes.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Fire-Extinguishing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,In cases of moderate fire syndrome, with swelling and pain in the head and face, thirst, and restlessness; once the fire suddenly strikes the center, it causes convulsions of the hands and feet, inability to speak, and a crooked mouth and eyes.

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