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Gypsum and Ginseng Muscle-Relieving Decoction

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Gypsum and Ginseng Muscle-Relieving Decoction,For the initial 1–2 days of shanghan, characterized by headache, high fever, aversion to cold, and a floating and tight pulse.

Formulas Name : Gypsum and Ginseng Muscle-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 石膏人参解肌汤

Drug Formulation

Gypsum (crushed) 1 liang, Ephedra (roots and nodes removed) 1 liang, Bupleurum (stems removed) half a liang, Ginseng half a liang, Cinnamon (coarse bark removed) 1 fen, Licorice (roasted) 1 fen, Pueraria root (chopped) 2 liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For the initial 1–2 days of shanghan, characterized by headache, high fever, aversion to cold, and a floating and tight pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, with 1 zhan of water. Add scallions, fermented soybeans, and fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while hot, regardless of the time of day.

Gypsum and Ginseng Muscle-Relieving Decoction，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.，For the initial 1–2 days of shanghan, characterized by headache, high fever, aversion to cold, and a floating and tight pulse.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
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