Modified Ruan’s Minor Qinglong Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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