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Kudzu Root and Curcuma Decoction

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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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