Formula 7

Formula 7,A shā syndrome resembling typhoid fever. Headache, aversion to cold and fever, restlessness and oppression in the chest, thirst and dry throat, profuse sweating on the head, phlegm-induced wheezing and a dark complexion, black discoloration on all ten fingertips, a weak pulse at the Qikou position, occasional absence of the pulse, and an exceptionally forceful and rapid pulse in all three positions of the left wrist.

Formulas Name : Formula 7

Chinese Name : 匏七

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Lianqiao, Shan Zha, Radish Seeds, Honghua, Jingjie, Hua Fen, Zhi Shi, and 2 qian of wine-processed Da Huang.

Source

This formula is from *The Jade Balance of Sha and Distension*, Volume 1; its name appears in *The Complete Book of Sha Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

A shā syndrome resembling typhoid fever. Headache, aversion to cold and fever, restlessness and oppression in the chest, thirst and dry throat, profuse sweating on the head, phlegm-induced wheezing and a dark complexion, black discoloration on all ten fingertips, a weak pulse at the Qikou position, occasional absence of the pulse, and an exceptionally forceful and rapid pulse in all three positions of the left wrist.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take while slightly cool. Bowel movements will become regular and the patient will feel at ease.

Formula 7,This formula is from *The Jade Balance of Sha and Distension*, Volume 1; its name appears in *The Complete Book of Sha Syndromes*, Volume 2.,A shā syndrome resembling typhoid fever. Headache, aversion to cold and fever, restlessness and oppression in the chest, thirst and dry throat, profuse sweating on the head, phlegm-induced wheezing and a dark complexion, black discoloration on all ten fingertips, a weak pulse at the Qikou position, occasional absence of the pulse, and an exceptionally forceful and rapid pulse in all three positions of the left wrist.

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