Licorice and Gypsum Decoction

Licorice and Gypsum Decoction,After a long-standing thirst condition has resolved, the following symptoms have appeared: a white, slippery, and slightly swollen tongue; pain when swallowing saliva; occasional swelling of the throat; a preference for cold drinks to quench thirst; and white, glue-like foam in the mouth.

Formulas Name : Licorice and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘草石膏汤

Drug Formulation

1 fen of raw Rehmannia root, 1 fen of Asarum, 3 fen of prepared Rehmannia root, 3 fen of Coptis, 5 fen of licorice, 6 fen of gypsum, 7 fen of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Phellodendron bark, 1 qian of Anemarrhena rhizome, 1 qian of Angelica root, 1 qian of peach kernels (roasted, with skin and tip removed), 1 qian of Schizonepeta spikes, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia root, 1 qian 5 fen of Cimicifuga root, a small amount of safflower,6 apricot kernels, 2 small chili peppers.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.

Benefits

After a long-standing thirst condition has resolved, the following symptoms have appeared: a white, slippery, and slightly swollen tongue; pain when swallowing saliva; occasional swelling of the throat; a preference for cold drinks to quench thirst; and white, glue-like foam in the mouth.

Instructions for Use

Combine all ingredients into one dose, add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, and take warm after meals.

Licorice and Gypsum Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,After a long-standing thirst condition has resolved, the following symptoms have appeared: a white, slippery, and slightly swollen tongue; pain when swallowing saliva; occasional swelling of the throat; a preference for cold drinks to quench thirst; and white, glue-like foam in the mouth.

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