Plague-Repelling Decoction

Plague-Repelling Decoction,For epidemic plagues and infectious diseases.

Formulas Name : Plague-Repelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 辟瘟汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of licorice, 2 qian of rhubarb, 1 qian of soapberry (all used raw).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For epidemic plagues and infectious diseases.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take hot on an empty stomach. The treatment is effective when toxic substances are expelled by evening.

Plague-Repelling Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 33.,For epidemic plagues and infectious diseases.

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