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Malefic-Clearing Decoction

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Malefic-Clearing Decoction,Detoxifies and dispels malaria-inducing miasma; clears heat and preserves body fluids. Treats malaria characterized by predominant heat and mild cold, or high fever without chills, accompanied by headache, aching and restlessness in the limbs, flushed face and red eyes, chest tightness and vomiting, restlessness with thirst and a craving for cold drinks, constipation, hot and red urine, and even mental confusion and delirium. The tongue is red or crimson, with a yellow, greasy or black, sooty coating; the pulse is洪数 or弦数.

Formulas Name : Malefic-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 清瘴汤

Drug Formulation

Artemisia annua, Bupleurum, Poria, Anemarrhena, Tangerine Peel, Pinellia, Scutellaria, Coptis, Trifoliate Orange, Changshan, Bamboo Shavings, Talc, Licorice, Cinnabar.

Source

*Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine*

Benefits

Detoxifies and dispels malaria-inducing miasma; clears heat and preserves body fluids. Treats malaria characterized by predominant heat and mild cold, or high fever without chills, accompanied by headache, aching and restlessness in the limbs, flushed face and red eyes, chest tightness and vomiting, restlessness with thirst and a craving for cold drinks, constipation, hot and red urine, and even mental confusion and delirium. The tongue is red or crimson, with a yellow, greasy or black, sooty coating; the pulse is洪数 or弦数.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Malefic-Clearing Decoction,*Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine*,Detoxifies and dispels malaria-inducing miasma; clears heat and preserves body fluids. Treats malaria characterized by predominant heat and mild cold, or high fever without chills, accompanied by headache, aching and restlessness in the limbs, flushed face and red eyes, chest tightness and vomiting, restlessness with thirst and a craving for cold drinks, constipation, hot and red urine, and even mental confusion and delirium. The tongue is red or crimson, with a yellow, greasy or black, sooty coating; the pulse is洪数 or弦数.

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