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Purple-White Decoction

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Purple-White Decoction,For sore throat and swelling caused by exposure to cold, with difficulty swallowing, alternating chills and fever, severe headache, and constipation.

Formulas Name : Purple-White Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫白饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Perilla, 3 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Pinellia, 5 fen of Tangerine Peel, 1 qian of Licorice, 2 qian of Atractylodes.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For sore throat and swelling caused by exposure to cold, with difficulty swallowing, alternating chills and fever, severe headache, and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Purple-White Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,For sore throat and swelling caused by exposure to cold, with difficulty swallowing, alternating chills and fever, severe headache, and constipation.

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