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Modified Detoxifying Decoction,Jaundice syndrome, where both the body and mouth appear golden in color, and the urine resembles thickly boiled birch sap.

Formulas Name : Modified Detoxifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味解毒汤

Drug Formulation

Scutellaria baicalensis 2 qian, Coptis chinensis 6 fen, Phellodendron amurense 1 qian 5 fen, Gardenia jasminoides 3 qian, Bupleurum chinense 8 fen, Artemisia capillaris 2 qian, Gentiana scabra 2 qian, Akebia trifoliata 2 qian, Talc 3 qian, Cimicifuga foetida 5 fen, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 8 fen.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Jaundice syndrome, where both the body and mouth appear golden in color, and the urine resembles thickly boiled birch sap.

Instructions for Use

Add lampwick, decoct in water, and take orally.

Modified Detoxifying Decoction，From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 3.，Jaundice syndrome, where both the body and mouth appear golden in color, and the urine resembles thickly boiled birch sap.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
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