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Ginseng, Licorice, Angelica, Peony, Ophiopogon, and Trichosanthes Decoction

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Ginseng, Licorice, Angelica, Peony, Ophiopogon, and Trichosanthes Decoction,For cold-type epidemic diseases presenting with Jueyin-type fever and excessive thirst.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Licorice, Angelica, Peony, Ophiopogon, and Trichosanthes Decoction

Chinese Name : 参甘归芍麦冬瓜蒌汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of licorice, 3 qian of angelica, 3 qian of peony, 3 qian of ophiopogon, and 3 qian of trichosanthes root.

Source

*The Four Sages’ Pivot* (Volume 2).

Benefits

For cold-type epidemic diseases presenting with Jueyin-type fever and excessive thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water to yield half a cup; take while hot.

Ginseng, Licorice, Angelica, Peony, Ophiopogon, and Trichosanthes Decoction,*The Four Sages’ Pivot* (Volume 2).,For cold-type epidemic diseases presenting with Jueyin-type fever and excessive thirst.

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