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Hengshan and Licorice Decoction

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Hengshan and Licorice Decoction,For various types of malaria characterized by irregular episodes of chills and fever, and a sensation of heat and restlessness in the epigastrium. For wind-toxin-induced beriberi with chills and fever recurring two or three times a day.

Formulas Name : Hengshan and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 恒山甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Changshan 2 liang, Licorice 1.5 liang.

Source

Formula from *Elbow-Back Prescriptions* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Thousand Gold Prescriptions* (Vol. 7).

Benefits

For various types of malaria characterized by irregular episodes of chills and fever, and a sensation of heat and restlessness in the epigastrium. For wind-toxin-induced beriberi with chills and fever recurring two or three times a day.

Instructions for Use

Combine with 6 sheng of water, boil down to 2 sheng, and divide into two doses. Induce vomiting until relief is achieved, then abstain from food and drink.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, and raw lettuce.

Hengshan and Licorice Decoction,Formula from *Elbow-Back Prescriptions* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Thousand Gold Prescriptions* (Vol. 7).,For various types of malaria characterized by irregular episodes of chills and fever, and a sensation of heat and restlessness in the epigastrium. For wind-toxin-induced beriberi with chills and fever recurring two or three times a day.

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