Ginseng and Mugwort Decoction，From *The Complete Collection on Diphtheria*.，Early stage of diphtheria with cold syndrome. Cold pathogen is in the exterior; a white coating appears inside or outside the “Guan” (throat), which is bright, lustrous, and even in color. The throat is pale red, slightly swollen, and mildly painful. Symptoms include headache, aversion to cold, and fever; appetite remains normal; the tongue coating is white; and bowel and bladder functions are normal.
Ginseng and Mugwort Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Mugwort Decoction
Chinese Name : 参艾饮
Drug Formulation
4 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of Xianhu, 2 qian of Fuxia (stir-fried with ginger juice), 2 qian of Jangcan (stir-fried with ginger juice), 2 qian of Jiegeng, 3 qian of Yin Hua, 1 qian of Chenpi, 1 qian of Zhike, 1 qian of Fencao, and 3 pieces of Aiye.
Source
From *The Complete Collection on Diphtheria*.
Benefits
Early stage of diphtheria with cold syndrome. Cold pathogen is in the exterior; a white coating appears inside or outside the “Guan” (throat), which is bright, lustrous, and even in color. The throat is pale red, slightly swollen, and mildly painful. Symptoms include headache, aversion to cold, and fever; appetite remains normal; the tongue coating is white; and bowel and bladder functions are normal.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Ginseng and Mugwort Decoction,Early stage of diphtheria with cold syndrome. Cold pathogen is in the exterior; a white coating appears inside or outside the “Guan” (throat), which is bright, lustrous, and even in color. The throat is pale red, slightly swollen, and mildly painful. Symptoms include headache, aversion to cold, and fever; appetite remains normal; the tongue coating is white; and bowel and bladder functions are normal.