Huanglian Zhonghe Decoction

Huanglian Zhonghe Decoction,Damp-type cholera. Simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain as if being twisted, cold limbs, profuse sweating, and thirst.

Formulas Name : Huanglian Zhonghe Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连和中汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis 1 qian (stir-fried with 7 fen of Evodia), Ginger-processed Pinellia 1 qian 5 fen, Poria with God’s Spirit 3 qian, Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Fried Licorice 5 fen, Fangfeng 1 qian 5 fen, Atractylodes 1 qian (soaked in rice water, then stir-fried), Cinnamon Twig 1 qian, White Peony Root (wine-fried) 2 qian, Dried Ginger 1 qian, Shenqu 2 qian, Agastache 2 qian.

Source

From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Damp-type cholera. Simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain as if being twisted, cold limbs, profuse sweating, and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 ball of Bamboo Shavings and 1 black plum; decoct in water and administer while warm.

Note

If the patient vomits the medicine immediately upon taking it, do not assume it is not being tolerated; continue to administer it gradually, giving more as soon as vomiting occurs, until vomiting stops. This will revive the stomach’s vital energy, and the patient will naturally recover gradually.

Huanglian Zhonghe Decoction,From *A Concise Explanation of Medical Formulas*, Volume 2.,Damp-type cholera. Simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain as if being twisted, cold limbs, profuse sweating, and thirst.

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