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Indigo Root Decoction

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Indigo Root Decoction,Poisoning from Chinese herbal medicines; poisoning from toxic or heat-inducing substances.

Formulas Name : Indigo Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 蓝根饮

Drug Formulation

1 handful of indigo root (chopped), 1 handful of reed root (chopped), 1 fen of mung beans (ground), and 1 he of starch residue (ground).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 146.

Benefits

Poisoning from Chinese herbal medicines; poisoning from toxic or heat-inducing substances.

Instructions for Use

First, decoct the indigo root and reed root in 1 bowl of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain out the residue. Next, mix the remaining two ingredients evenly and divide into 3 doses; if 1–2 doses expel the toxic substances, no further doses are needed.

Indigo Root Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 146.,Poisoning from Chinese herbal medicines; poisoning from toxic or heat-inducing substances.

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