Kudzu Root and Curcuma Decoction

Kudzu Root and Curcuma Decoction,Used for cases of typhoid fever where heat invades the internal organs, causing restlessness, thirst, and incessant drinking of water.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Root and Curcuma Decoction

Chinese Name : 葛根郁金汤

Drug Formulation

1 fen of Kudzu Root (chopped), 1 fen of Curcuma (chopped), 1 fen of Gypsum (crushed), 1 fen of Schizonepeta Spikes, and 1 qian of Licorice (roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Used for cases of typhoid fever where heat invades the internal organs, causing restlessness, thirst, and incessant drinking of water.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm after meals or before bedtime.

Kudzu Root and Curcuma Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.,Used for cases of typhoid fever where heat invades the internal organs, causing restlessness, thirst, and incessant drinking of water.

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