Lung-Cleansing Decoction

Lung-Cleansing Decoction,For epidemic diseases with alternating chills and fever, and consumptive fever with bone-steaming symptoms.

Formulas Name : Lung-Cleansing Decoction

Chinese Name : 洗肺饮子

Drug Formulation

Softshell Turtle Carapace (soaked in vinegar, roasted) 1 liang and a half, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Bupleurum 1 liang and 2 qian, Areca Nut 3 qian, Fresh Ginger 5 qian (sliced), Sichuan Rhubarb 8 qian, Scallion Whites 5 stalks (sliced), Fermented Black Soybeans 100 grains, Raw Rehmannia 1 liang (sliced).

Source

Quoted from *Experienced and Universal Remedies for All Conditions* in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Volume 8020.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For epidemic diseases with alternating chills and fever, and consumptive fever with bone-steaming symptoms.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 liang per dose, add 1 sheng of a child’s urine, decoct together until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take in three divided doses before meals, once daily.

Lung-Cleansing Decoction,Quoted from *Experienced and Universal Remedies for All Conditions* in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Volume 8020.,For epidemic diseases with alternating chills and fever, and consumptive fever with bone-steaming symptoms.

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