Modified Ruan’s Minor Qinglong Decoction，Quoted from *Cui’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.，For cases of epidemic fever lasting several days or more than ten days where the exterior syndrome has not resolved, with fluid accumulation beneath the heart, and heat toxins clashing to cause vomiting, occasionally accompanied by coughing.
Modified Ruan’s Minor Qinglong Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Ruan’s Minor Qinglong Decoction
Chinese Name : 增损阮氏小青龙汤
Drug Formulation
Ephedra 2 liang (knots removed), Peony Root 2 liang, Cinnamon Bark 1 liang, Licorice Root 2 liang (roasted), Asarum 1 liang.
Source
Quoted from *Cui’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Cut the ingredients as directed.
Benefits
For cases of epidemic fever lasting several days or more than ten days where the exterior syndrome has not resolved, with fluid accumulation beneath the heart, and heat toxins clashing to cause vomiting, occasionally accompanied by coughing.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 6 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; take 7 he per dose, warm.
Note
Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, and raw lettuce.
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Modified Ruan’s Minor Qinglong Decoction,For cases of epidemic fever lasting several days or more than ten days where the exterior syndrome has not resolved, with fluid accumulation beneath the heart, and heat toxins clashing to cause vomiting, occasionally accompanied by coughing.