Kudzu Root, Ginger, and Fermented Soybean Decoction

Kudzu Root, Ginger, and Fermented Soybean Decoction,Epidemic fever with fatigue and high fever, accompanied by lower back and back pain in the evening, and stiffness and heaviness in the head and neck.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Root, Ginger, and Fermented Soybean Decoction

Chinese Name : 葛根姜豉汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of peony root, 1.5 liang of fresh ginger, 2.5 he of fermented soybeans, 2.5 he of scallion whites, and 2 liang of kudzu root.

Source

*Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Epidemic fever with fatigue and high fever, accompanied by lower back and back pain in the evening, and stiffness and heaviness in the head and neck.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients; add 3 sheng of water and decoct until reduced to 2 sheng; add the fermented soybeans and decoct until reduced to 1.5 sheng; strain and drink 1 zhan while warm.

Kudzu Root, Ginger, and Fermented Soybean Decoction,*Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 3.,Epidemic fever with fatigue and high fever, accompanied by lower back and back pain in the evening, and stiffness and heaviness in the head and neck.

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