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Gypsum Decoction

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Gypsum Decoction,For headaches caused by cold damage.

Formulas Name : Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 石膏煮散

Drug Formulation

Gypsum (ground, washed with water) 1 liang and a half, Tussilago flower 1 liang, White Tribulus (roasted) half a liang, Chrysanthemum flower half a liang, Gardenia seed half a liang, Artemisia capillaris half a liang, Taiyin Xuanjing Stone (ground) half a liang, Ligusticum root half a liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 24.

Processing

Pound and sift the first six ingredients into a fine powder, then mix thoroughly with the gypsum and the remaining ingredients.

Benefits

For headaches caused by cold damage.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of water and a small amount of Schizonepeta, decoct together until reduced to 7 fen, do not strain out the residue, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Gypsum Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 24.,For headaches caused by cold damage.

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