Gypsum and Peony Decoction

Gypsum and Peony Decoction,For stroke and typhoid fever, characterized by high fever, pain in the limbs and joints, dizziness and blurred vision, and coughing with labored breathing.

Formulas Name : Gypsum and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 石膏芍药汤

Drug Formulation

Gypsum (crushed) 1 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 1 liang, Xianhu (without the root tip) 1 liang, Pueraria root 1 liang, Bupleurum (without the shoots) 1 liang, Cimicifuga 0.5 liang, white mulberry root bark (chopped) 0.3 fen, Schizonepeta spikelets 0.3 fen, Scutellaria baicalensis 0.3 fen.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For stroke and typhoid fever, characterized by high fever, pain in the limbs and joints, dizziness and blurred vision, and coughing with labored breathing.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take while still slightly warm.

Gypsum and Peony Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.,For stroke and typhoid fever, characterized by high fever, pain in the limbs and joints, dizziness and blurred vision, and coughing with labored breathing.

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