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Gua Shi Decoction

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Gua Shi Decoction,For tetanus with fever.

Formulas Name : Gua Shi Decoction

Chinese Name : 瓜石汤

Drug Formulation

9 qian of Trichosanthes seed, 1.5 qian of talc, 1 qian of Pinellia tuber, 1 qian of Atractylodes, 1 qian of red peony root, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 0.5 fen of Coptis, 0.5 fen of Phellodendron, 0.5 fen of Scutellaria, 0.5 fen of Angelica dahurica, and 0.2 fen of licorice.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For tetanus with fever.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Gua Shi Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For tetanus with fever.

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