Five Evils Decoction，Quoted from *Shenshi Fang* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.，Caused by pathogenic factors, resulting in weeping, singing, or crying.
Five Evils Decoction
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Formulas Name : Five Evils Decoction
Chinese Name : 五邪汤
Drug Formulation
Yu Yuliang (ground) 1 liang, Fangfeng 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark 1 liang, Peony Root 1 liang, Polygala (seed removed) 1 liang, Du Huo 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Gypsum (crushed, wrapped in cotton) 1 liang,Oyster Shell (roasted) 1 liang, Qin Jiao 1 liang, Atractylodes Macrocephala 1 liang, Stephania 1 liang, Acorus 1 liang, Orpiment 1 liang, Poria Sclerotium 1 liang, Snake Shed Skin (roasted) 1 liang.
Source
Quoted from *Shenshi Fang* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Caused by pathogenic factors, resulting in weeping, singing, or crying.
Instructions for Use
Add 3 fangcun bi of the mixture to 1.5 sheng of water, boil until it comes to a boil twice, strain, and drink the decoction four times a day.
Note
Avoid raw scallions, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, peaches and plums, sparrow meat, malt syrup, vinegar, etc.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Five Evils Decoction,Caused by pathogenic factors, resulting in weeping, singing, or crying.