Modified Heigao Decoction

Modified Heigao Decoction,For severe cases where the epidemic pathogen fails to resolve, consuming and depleting yin fluids; resulting in a rash that spreads but does not break through the skin; fever without sweating; redness, swelling, dryness, pain, and white necrotic patches in the throat; thirst and restlessness; a red-crimson tongue with raised papillae; or a black, rough tongue with no saliva.

Formulas Name : Modified Heigao Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减黑膏汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of light fermented soybeans, 8 fen of mint leaves, 3 qian of forsythia fruit shells,3 qian of roasted silkworm pupae, 4 qian of fresh Rehmannia root, 4 qian of calcined gypsum, 2 qian of Beijing red peony root, 8 fen of purified cicada wings, 4 qian of fresh Dendrobium, 6 fen of raw licorice, 3 qian of elephant’s-tusk fritillary bulb, 3 qian of duckweed, 30 fresh bamboo leaves, 1 liang of reed root (with pith and nodes removed).

Source

*Outline of the Treatment of Throat Rash Syndrome*.

Benefits

For severe cases where the epidemic pathogen fails to resolve, consuming and depleting yin fluids; resulting in a rash that spreads but does not break through the skin; fever without sweating; redness, swelling, dryness, pain, and white necrotic patches in the throat; thirst and restlessness; a red-crimson tongue with raised papillae; or a black, rough tongue with no saliva.

Modified Heigao Decoction,*Outline of the Treatment of Throat Rash Syndrome*.,For severe cases where the epidemic pathogen fails to resolve, consuming and depleting yin fluids; resulting in a rash that spreads but does not break through the skin; fever without sweating; redness, swelling, dryness, pain, and white necrotic patches in the throat; thirst and restlessness; a red-crimson tongue with raised papillae; or a black, rough tongue with no saliva.

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