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Miwu Decoction

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Miwu Decoction,For a deficient and porous exterior allowing wind-pathogen invasion, presenting with dizziness, a stiff neck, high fever with aversion to wind, nasal congestion, a hoarse voice, and aching joints; also effective for epidemic sores and winter-heat rashes.

Formulas Name : Miwu Decoction

Chinese Name : 蘼芜汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 liang, White Atractylodes 1 liang, Poria 1 liang, Notopterygium 1 liang, Saposhnikovia 1 liang, Ligusticum 1 liang, Licorice half a liang.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For a deficient and porous exterior allowing wind-pathogen invasion, presenting with dizziness, a stiff neck, high fever with aversion to wind, nasal congestion, a hoarse voice, and aching joints; also effective for epidemic sores and winter-heat rashes.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm; no specific time of day is required.

Miwu Decoction,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 5.,For a deficient and porous exterior allowing wind-pathogen invasion, presenting with dizziness, a stiff neck, high fever with aversion to wind, nasal congestion, a hoarse voice, and aching joints; also effective for epidemic sores and winter-heat rashes.

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