Modified Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart,Formula from *Zhao Xiwu’s Medical Experience*; name cited in *Famous Formulas of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 2.,Fox-Deception Disease (oral, ocular, and genital syndrome).
Modified Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart
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Formulas Name : Modified Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart
Chinese Name : 加味甘草泻心汤
Drug Formulation
Raw licorice 30 g, Codonopsis 18 g, fresh ginger 6 g, dried ginger 3 g, Pinellia 12 g, Coptis 6 g, Scutellaria 9 g, jujubes 7.
Source
Formula from *Zhao Xiwu’s Medical Experience*; name cited in *Famous Formulas of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Fox-Deception Disease (oral, ocular, and genital syndrome).
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. Additionally, prepare a decoction of 12 g of raw licorice and 12 g of kudzu root; use this decoction to wash the genital area.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 4, 2026
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Modified Licorice Decoction for Draining the Heart,Fox-Deception Disease (oral, ocular, and genital syndrome).