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Huanglongteng Decoction

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Huanglongteng Decoction,Stiffness of the tongue and contraction of the tendons, with pain radiating to the genitalia and thighs, as well as to the chest and abdomen; distension, pain, and cholera; undigested food from the previous meal, cholera (whether with or without diarrhea), or unceasing vomiting and diarrhea, or vomiting and diarrhea absent.

Formulas Name : Huanglongteng Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄龙藤汤

Drug Formulation

Huanglongteng (sliced) 1 sheng (this is a vine found on camphor trees; the best quality is obtained by cutting it and blowing air through the center to ensure it is hollow).

Source

Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 6 of *Wài Tái*.

Benefits

Stiffness of the tongue and contraction of the tendons, with pain radiating to the genitalia and thighs, as well as to the chest and abdomen; distension, pain, and cholera; undigested food from the previous meal, cholera (whether with or without diarrhea), or unceasing vomiting and diarrhea, or vomiting and diarrhea absent.

Instructions for Use

Take the single ingredient listed above, boil it in 4 sheng of water, and reduce to 8 he for one dose. If symptoms persist after one dose, administer another.

Huanglongteng Decoction,Quoted from *Shān Fán Fāng* in Volume 6 of *Wài Tái*.,Stiffness of the tongue and contraction of the tendons, with pain radiating to the genitalia and thighs, as well as to the chest and abdomen; distension, pain, and cholera; undigested food from the previous meal, cholera (whether with or without diarrhea), or unceasing vomiting and diarrhea, or vomiting and diarrhea absent.

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