Modified Four-Ingredient Decoction

Modified Four-Ingredient Decoction,For excess heat in the zang-fu organs, or wind-heat toxins causing stagnation in the blood vessels; restlessness and thirst; disturbed sleep; convulsions and spasms; as well as red eyes and sore throat; sores on the mouth and tongue; boils on the head and face; skin rashes and toxic eruptions; scrofula and tubercles; swollen and painful hemorrhoids; and constipation.

Formulas Name : Modified Four-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减四味饮子

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis (if the child has excessive internal heat or is easily startled, use double the prescribed amount); Sichuan rhubarb (first steam for two rice-cooking cycles, then thinly slice and dry in the oven; or if the child has scanty, red urine and stools with excessive heat, use double the amount); Red peony root (finely chopped and stir-fried; if the child has excessive heat in the limbs, is easily startled, or has frequent, greenish-yellow diarrhea, use double the amount);Licorice (use raw if the child has heat; use roasted and double the dose if the child has cold symptoms accompanied by frequent diarrhea).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 88.

Processing

For routine use, take equal parts of the above herbs, finely chop each, and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For excess heat in the zang-fu organs, or wind-heat toxins causing stagnation in the blood vessels; restlessness and thirst; disturbed sleep; convulsions and spasms; as well as red eyes and sore throat; sores on the mouth and tongue; boils on the head and face; skin rashes and toxic eruptions; scrofula and tubercles; swollen and painful hemorrhoids; and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 fen per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 5 fen; strain and take half a he while still warm, 3–4 times daily.

Modified Four-Ingredient Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 88.,For excess heat in the zang-fu organs, or wind-heat toxins causing stagnation in the blood vessels; restlessness and thirst; disturbed sleep; convulsions and spasms; as well as red eyes and sore throat; sores on the mouth and tongue; boils on the head and face; skin rashes and toxic eruptions; scrofula and tubercles; swollen and painful hemorrhoids; and constipation.

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