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Gypsum and Isatis Decoction

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Gypsum and Isatis Decoction,For cold-induced fever during pregnancy, characterized by headache, high fever, and aching and soreness in the limbs and joints.

Formulas Name : Gypsum and Isatis Decoction

Chinese Name : 石膏大青汤

Drug Formulation

Gypsum 8 liang, Xianhu 4 liang, Gardenia seeds 4 liang, Anemarrhena rhizome 4 liang, Isatis leaf 3 liang, Scutellaria root 3 liang, white part of green onion (sliced) 1 sheng.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Zhang’s Medical Compendium* (Vol. 15).

Benefits

For cold-induced fever during pregnancy, characterized by headache, high fever, and aching and soreness in the limbs and joints.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng; strain and divide into 5 doses. Wait a distance equivalent to 7–8 li on foot between doses before taking the next. If no bowel movement occurs,

Gypsum and Isatis Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 2); name cited in *Zhang’s Medical Compendium* (Vol. 15).,For cold-induced fever during pregnancy, characterized by headache, high fever, and aching and soreness in the limbs and joints.

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