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Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction

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Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction,For feverish diseases caused by cold damage, accompanied by pea-like sores and blisters, restlessness, and confusion.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 参麻汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Scrophularia root, 3 fen of Cimicifuga root, half a liang of rhinoceros horn (chopped), 1 liang of dried indigo leaves, and 3 fen of licorice root (roasted and coarsely chopped).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For feverish diseases caused by cold damage, accompanied by pea-like sores and blisters, restlessness, and confusion.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 cun of scallion white, and 100 grains of fermented soybeans; decoct together until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm, twice daily.

Ginseng and Cimicifuga Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.,For feverish diseases caused by cold damage, accompanied by pea-like sores and blisters, restlessness, and confusion.

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