Great Warming Decoction for the Middle Burner

Great Warming Decoction for the Middle Burner,For yang-deficient cold damage, as well as all cases of seasonal exhaustion, cold epidemics, and yin-heat conditions: although the body is fiercely hot, the patient still experiences chills from time to time; even in summer, they may wish to be covered with clothes and blankets, or may crave hot soup; or they may also experience vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. However, the six pulses are weak, the shoulders and back are sensitive to cold, and the pathogenic factors cannot be expelled outward. For children with smallpox or measles accompanied by qi deficiency and cold.

Formulas Name : Great Warming Decoction for the Middle Burner

Chinese Name : 大温中饮

Drug Formulation

3–7 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 3–5 qian of Winter Atractylodes, 3–5 qian of Angelica sinensis (avoid if suffering from diarrhea; substitute with Chinese yam if necessary), 2–5 qian of Ginseng (up to 1 liang for severe cases; may be omitted), 1 qian of Fried Licorice, 2–4 qian of Bupleurum, 1–3 qian of Ephedra,Cinnamon Bark 1–2 qian, Dried Ginger 1–2 qian (roasted, or 3–7 slices of stewed fresh ginger may be substituted).

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For yang-deficient cold damage, as well as all cases of seasonal exhaustion, cold epidemics, and yin-heat conditions: although the body is fiercely hot, the patient still experiences chills from time to time; even in summer, they may wish to be covered with clothes and blankets, or may crave hot soup; or they may also experience vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. However, the six pulses are weak, the shoulders and back are sensitive to cold, and the pathogenic factors cannot be expelled outward. For children with smallpox or measles accompanied by qi deficiency and cold.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; skim off the foam; and take while warm. Alternatively, cover lightly to induce a slight sweat.

Note

This formula should be used in conjunction with the Decoction for Regulating Yin and the Ma-Gui Decoction; it is suitable only for cases of concurrent qi and blood deficiency complicated by severe invasion of cold pathogens, and does not constitute a standard treatment for typhoid fever.

Great Warming Decoction for the Middle Burner,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For yang-deficient cold damage, as well as all cases of seasonal exhaustion, cold epidemics, and yin-heat conditions: although the body is fiercely hot, the patient still experiences chills from time to time; even in summer, they may wish to be covered with clothes and blankets, or may crave hot soup; or they may also experience vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. However, the six pulses are weak, the shoulders and back are sensitive to cold, and the pathogenic factors cannot be expelled outward. For children with smallpox or measles accompanied by qi deficiency and cold.

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