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Liu Shen Tong San,For those who contract a cold-induced epidemic around the third month of the lunar calendar, presenting with headache, high fever, aversion to cold, body aches, and thirst; a floating, tight, and forceful pulse; and no sweating; suitable for those in the prime of life.

Formulas Name : Liu Shen Tong San

Chinese Name : 六神通解散

Drug Formulation

Ephedra, licorice, Scutellaria baicalensis, talc, Atractylodes lancea, Asarum.

Source

From *Prohibited Formulas of the Lu Prefecture*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For those who contract a cold-induced epidemic around the third month of the lunar calendar, presenting with headache, high fever, aversion to cold, body aches, and thirst; a floating, tight, and forceful pulse; and no sweating; suitable for those in the prime of life.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, scallion whites, and fermented black beans to the decoction; take while hot to induce sweating.

Liu Shen Tong San,From *Prohibited Formulas of the Lu Prefecture*, Volume 1.,For those who contract a cold-induced epidemic around the third month of the lunar calendar, presenting with headache, high fever, aversion to cold, body aches, and thirst; a floating, tight, and forceful pulse; and no sweating; suitable for those in the prime of life.

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