Plum Red Decoction

Plum Red Decoction,For restlessness and delirium due to cold damage, with a sensation of fullness and oppression in the throat and diaphragm, and a dry mouth with excessive thirst.

Formulas Name : Plum Red Decoction

Chinese Name : 梅红汤

Drug Formulation

Roasted black plum pulp 1 liang, baked Anemarrhena rhizome 1 liang, Fritillaria bulb (core removed) 1 liang, Agastache leaves 1 liang, Schisandra berries 1 liang, clam shell powder 1 liang, ginseng 1 liang, red Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang, rhubarb (chopped, roasted) 1 liang, licorice (roasted, chopped) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For restlessness and delirium due to cold damage, with a sensation of fullness and oppression in the throat and diaphragm, and a dry mouth with excessive thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, along with wheat and bamboo leaves; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm.

Plum Red Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.,For restlessness and delirium due to cold damage, with a sensation of fullness and oppression in the throat and diaphragm, and a dry mouth with excessive thirst.

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