Muscle-Relieving and Cimicifuga Decoction

Muscle-Relieving and Cimicifuga Decoction,For epidemic diseases that persist for 3–4 days without resolution.

Formulas Name : Muscle-Relieving and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 解肌升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga (Shengma) 1 liang, Peony (Shaoyao) 1 liang, Gypsum (Shigao) 1 liang, Ephedra (Mahuang) 1 liang, Licorice (Gancao) 1 liang, Apricot Kernels (Xingren) 30 pieces, Fritillary Bulb (Beichi) 2 pieces (alternatively recorded as 18 zhu of Fritillary Bulb).

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 9.

Benefits

For epidemic diseases that persist for 3–4 days without resolution.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; drink the entire decoction. Keep warm, induce sweating, and the condition will resolve.

Muscle-Relieving and Cimicifuga Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 9.,For epidemic diseases that persist for 3–4 days without resolution.

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