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Pungent-Cool Dual-Dissolving Decoction

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Pungent-Cool Dual-Dissolving Decoction,For Taiyin Autumn Heat, after taking a pungent-cool formula to clear and resolve fluid retention, the external pathogen has diminished and latent heat has been expelled outward; however, there is heat but no chills, accompanied by coughing and wheezing with thick, greasy phlegm, mild throat pain, red eyes with excessive eye discharge, a crimson tongue without coating, restlessness and thirst, chest tightness, talking in one’s sleep, and clarity of mind upon waking.

Formulas Name : Pungent-Cool Dual-Dissolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 辛凉双解散

Drug Formulation

3 qian of fresh Rehmannia root (pounded with 1.5 qian of fermented soybean paste), 3 qian of Forsythia, 3 qian of charred Gardenia, 1.5 qian of Trichosanthes peel, 1.5 qian of mulberry leaves, 1 liang of fresh asparagus shoots, 2 qian of Curcuma, and 10 pieces of fresh bamboo leaves.

Source

*Treatment of Autumn Fever*.

Benefits

For Taiyin Autumn Heat, after taking a pungent-cool formula to clear and resolve fluid retention, the external pathogen has diminished and latent heat has been expelled outward; however, there is heat but no chills, accompanied by coughing and wheezing with thick, greasy phlegm, mild throat pain, red eyes with excessive eye discharge, a crimson tongue without coating, restlessness and thirst, chest tightness, talking in one’s sleep, and clarity of mind upon waking.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Pungent-Cool Dual-Dissolving Decoction,*Treatment of Autumn Fever*.,For Taiyin Autumn Heat, after taking a pungent-cool formula to clear and resolve fluid retention, the external pathogen has diminished and latent heat has been expelled outward; however, there is heat but no chills, accompanied by coughing and wheezing with thick, greasy phlegm, mild throat pain, red eyes with excessive eye discharge, a crimson tongue without coating, restlessness and thirst, chest tightness, talking in one’s sleep, and clarity of mind upon waking.

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