Peony, Licorice, and Aconite Decoction

Peony, Licorice, and Aconite Decoction,For cases of typhoid fever where, after sweating, both yin and yang are deficient, resulting in a return of aversion to cold; or for cases of skin ulcers where sweating has caused spasms; or for cases where the disease has not resolved after sweating, with clear urine, normal bowel movements, and abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Peony, Licorice, and Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 芍药甘草附子汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Paeonia, 3 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 piece of Aconite (roasted, peeled, and broken into 8 slices).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For cases of typhoid fever where, after sweating, both yin and yang are deficient, resulting in a return of aversion to cold; or for cases of skin ulcers where sweating has caused spasms; or for cases where the disease has not resolved after sweating, with clear urine, normal bowel movements, and abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng 5 he; strain, and divide into 3 doses to be taken warm.

Peony, Licorice, and Aconite Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For cases of typhoid fever where, after sweating, both yin and yang are deficient, resulting in a return of aversion to cold; or for cases of skin ulcers where sweating has caused spasms; or for cases where the disease has not resolved after sweating, with clear urine, normal bowel movements, and abdominal pain.

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