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Ginseng, Licorice, Ginger, Scutellaria, and Pinellia Decoction,Cold-type epidemic fever with vomiting in the Taiyang stage. Smallpox in the Taiyin stage accompanied by vomiting.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Licorice, Ginger, Scutellaria, and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 参甘姜芩半夏汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of licorice, 3 qian of poria, 1 qian of dried ginger, 2 qian of pinellia, 1 qian of fresh ginger.

Source

From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Cold-type epidemic fever with vomiting in the Taiyang stage. Smallpox in the Taiyin stage accompanied by vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until reduced to half a cup; take while warm.

Ginseng, Licorice, Ginger, Scutellaria, and Pinellia Decoction,From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.,Cold-type epidemic fever with vomiting in the Taiyang stage. Smallpox in the Taiyin stage accompanied by vomiting.

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