Lianmei Decoction

Lianmei Decoction,For cases of summer-heat pathogen deeply invading the Shao Yin channel causing excessive thirst, invading the Jue Yin channel causing numbness and paralysis, or severe heart heat with restlessness and mental confusion.

Formulas Name : Lianmei Decoction

Chinese Name : 连梅汤

Drug Formulation

Yunlian 2 qian, black plum (pitted) 3 qian, Ophiopogon (with core) 3 qian, raw Rehmannia 3 qian, donkey-hide gelatin 2 qian.

Source

From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 3.

Benefits

For cases of summer-heat pathogen deeply invading the Shao Yin channel causing excessive thirst, invading the Jue Yin channel causing numbness and paralysis, or severe heart heat with restlessness and mental confusion.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 5 cups of water until reduced to 2 cups; divide into 2 doses. For cases of severe heart heat, restlessness, and mental confusion, administer Zixue Dan first, followed by Lianmei Decoction.

Lianmei Decoction,From *Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 3.,For cases of summer-heat pathogen deeply invading the Shao Yin channel causing excessive thirst, invading the Jue Yin channel causing numbness and paralysis, or severe heart heat with restlessness and mental confusion.

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