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Huanglian Wendan Decoction

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Huanglian Wendan Decoction,For summer heat with sweating, mild fever, restlessness, constipation, and a desire to vomit, with a yellow, greasy tongue coating.

Formulas Name : Huanglian Wendan Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连温胆汤

Drug Formulation

Wendan Decoction, Coptis.

Source

From *Treatise on the Six Causes* (Volume 1).

Benefits

For summer heat with sweating, mild fever, restlessness, constipation, and a desire to vomit, with a yellow, greasy tongue coating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Huanglian Wendan Decoction,From *Treatise on the Six Causes* (Volume 1).,For summer heat with sweating, mild fever, restlessness, constipation, and a desire to vomit, with a yellow, greasy tongue coating.

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