Kanli Mutual Root Decoction

Kanli Mutual Root Decoction,In cases of cold damage, or when there is pre-existing latent heat in the Kidney meridian that is triggered by the heat of latent pathogens, the fever becomes even more severe, leading to heat in both the Heart and Kidney, with intense fever pervading the entire body.

Formulas Name : Kanli Mutual Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 坎离互根汤

Drug Formulation

Raw gypsum 3 liang (finely ground), Scrophularia root 1 liang, raw Huai yam 8 qian, licorice 3 qian, wild ginseng 4 qian, fresh white茅根 6 liang (washed and chopped), raw egg yolks from 3 eggs.

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.

Processing

First, decoct the white茅根 for three or four boils, strain out the residue, add the remaining five ingredients, and decoct into three bowls of decoction. Divide into three doses and take warm.

Benefits

In cases of cold damage, or when there is pre-existing latent heat in the Kidney meridian that is triggered by the heat of latent pathogens, the fever becomes even more severe, leading to heat in both the Heart and Kidney, with intense fever pervading the entire body.

Instructions for Use

Stir in one egg yolk with each dose.

Kanli Mutual Root Decoction,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.,In cases of cold damage, or when there is pre-existing latent heat in the Kidney meridian that is triggered by the heat of latent pathogens, the fever becomes even more severe, leading to heat in both the Heart and Kidney, with intense fever pervading the entire body.

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