Kudzu Root, Green Onion, and White Gypsum Decoction

Kudzu Root, Green Onion, and White Gypsum Decoction,When wind-heat transforms into heat, it invariably causes sore throat, redness and swelling in the throat, and white necrotic patches visible in the throat. Initially, white spots appear on both tonsils, subsequently spreading to the epiglottis. The lips are dry, the tongue is crimson, the mouth is dry and bitter, the face and eyes are red, there is profuse sweating and bone chills, and the fever may be intense or fluctuate.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Root, Green Onion, and White Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 葛根葱白石膏汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Pueraria root, 1 qian of Scutellaria root, 0.3 fen of Coptis root, 3 qian of Gypsum, 0.6 fen of fried licorice, and 2 scallion whites.

Source

*Treatise on Febrile Diseases*.

Benefits

When wind-heat transforms into heat, it invariably causes sore throat, redness and swelling in the throat, and white necrotic patches visible in the throat. Initially, white spots appear on both tonsils, subsequently spreading to the epiglottis. The lips are dry, the tongue is crimson, the mouth is dry and bitter, the face and eyes are red, there is profuse sweating and bone chills, and the fever may be intense or fluctuate.

Kudzu Root, Green Onion, and White Gypsum Decoction,*Treatise on Febrile Diseases*.,When wind-heat transforms into heat, it invariably causes sore throat, redness and swelling in the throat, and white necrotic patches visible in the throat. Initially, white spots appear on both tonsils, subsequently spreading to the epiglottis. The lips are dry, the tongue is crimson, the mouth is dry and bitter, the face and eyes are red, there is profuse sweating and bone chills, and the fever may be intense or fluctuate.

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