Kudzu Root and Cowhage Decoction,From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 4.,At the onset of a rash.
Kudzu Root and Cowhage Decoction
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Formulas Name : Kudzu Root and Cowhage Decoction
Chinese Name : 葛根加牛子汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Cimicifuga, 2 qian of Pueraria root, 1 qian of Gentiana, 1 qian of Schizonepeta, 1 qian of Perilla leaf, 1 qian of Angelica dahurica, 1 qian of Red Peony root, 1 qian and 5 fen of Cowhage, 1 qian of Licorice.
Source
From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 4.
Benefits
At the onset of a rash.
Instructions for Use
After taking this formula, follow with Rhino Horn and Rehmannia Decoction, or take Daqing Decoction or Three Yellow Detoxifying Decoction; in severe cases, take White Tiger Decoction.
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Kudzu Root and Cowhage Decoction,At the onset of a rash.