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Huangxiao Decoction

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Huangxiao Decoction,Yellowish discharge from the lungs; restlessness and thirst with a strong desire to drink water; and constipation.

Formulas Name : Huangxiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄消汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried), half a liang of sodium carbonate (crushed).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.

Processing

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Benefits

Yellowish discharge from the lungs; restlessness and thirst with a strong desire to drink water; and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain, and take warm in two divided doses on an empty stomach.

Huangxiao Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 61.,Yellowish discharge from the lungs; restlessness and thirst with a strong desire to drink water; and constipation.

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