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Heat-Clearing Decoction

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Heat-Clearing Decoction,Indicated for excessive heat in the stomach, headache, inability to sweat, and dry mouth.

Formulas Name : Heat-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 通热汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of Poria (black skin removed), 1 fen of Licorice (roasted), 1 liang of Bupleurum (stems removed), 1 liang of Pueraria Root (chopped), 1 liang of Ephedra (roots and nodes removed), half a liang of Scutellaria (black core removed), 3 liang of Gypsum (crushed), and half a liang of Acanthopanax Bark (chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Indicated for excessive heat in the stomach, headache, inability to sweat, and dry mouth.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger to 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and drink while warm.

Heat-Clearing Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.,Indicated for excessive heat in the stomach, headache, inability to sweat, and dry mouth.

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