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Ginseng and Dried Kudzu Decoction

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Ginseng and Dried Kudzu Decoction,For epidemic fever with unresolved exterior syndrome, accompanied by high fever and aversion to cold.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Dried Kudzu Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参干葛汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 liang, dried kudzu root (chopped) 1 liang, white peony root 1 liang, platycodon root (fried) 1 liang, red poria (black skin removed) 3 fen, licorice root (roasted, chopped) half a liang, wood fragrant half a liang, ephedra (roots and nodes removed, decocted, foam skimmed off, and baked) 1 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For epidemic fever with unresolved exterior syndrome, accompanied by high fever and aversion to cold.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while hot; take 2–3 doses. Keep warm and induce sweating.

Ginseng and Dried Kudzu Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.,For epidemic fever with unresolved exterior syndrome, accompanied by high fever and aversion to cold.

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