Ginseng and Wood Fragrance Decoction，*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 197.，For cases where there is stagnation in the spleen and stomach that has long failed to be transformed, or where this pre-existing condition has developed into cold malaria; whether the symptoms begin with chills followed by fever, fever followed by chills, fever without chills, or chills without fever; or where there is headache and delirium—all cases of malaria, excluding those caused by yang heat, are treated with this formula.
Ginseng and Wood Fragrance Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Wood Fragrance Decoction
Chinese Name : 人参木香汤
Drug Formulation
Ginseng 3 qian, Wood Fragrance 3 qian, Cassia Bark 3 qian, White Atractylodes 3 qian, Poria 3 qian, Coptis 3 qian, Aconite 3 qian, Bupleurum 3 qian, Astragalus 3 qian, Magnolia Bark 3 qian, Licorice 3 qian, Ephedra 3 qian, Nutmeg 10 pieces, Areca Nut 5 pieces.
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 197.
Benefits
For cases where there is stagnation in the spleen and stomach that has long failed to be transformed, or where this pre-existing condition has developed into cold malaria; whether the symptoms begin with chills followed by fever, fever followed by chills, fever without chills, or chills without fever; or where there is headache and delirium—all cases of malaria, excluding those caused by yang heat, are treated with this formula.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 3 qian of the mixture, add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 black plum. Decoct together until reduced to 7 fen, then add a small amount of wine and boil for another 3–5 boils. Take while warm.
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Ginseng and Wood Fragrance Decoction,For cases where there is stagnation in the spleen and stomach that has long failed to be transformed, or where this pre-existing condition has developed into cold malaria; whether the symptoms begin with chills followed by fever, fever followed by chills, fever without chills, or chills without fever; or where there is headache and delirium—all cases of malaria, excluding those caused by yang heat, are treated with this formula.