Puxiao Decoction

Puxiao Decoction,Toxic qi from cold damage is congested in the upper jiao; toxic heat fails to dissipate, causing mania with a desire to run, or occasional prostration on the ground; the pulse at the left cun position is洪数 (thunderous and rapid).

Formulas Name : Puxiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 朴消汤

Drug Formulation

Puxiao (burned until white; remove fire toxicity by placing on damp paper) 1 fen; fermented soybeans (stir-fried until fragrant and cooked) 1 he; gardenia seeds 8 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Toxic qi from cold damage is congested in the upper jiao; toxic heat fails to dissipate, causing mania with a desire to run, or occasional prostration on the ground; the pulse at the left cun position is洪数 (thunderous and rapid).

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 zhan of water until reduced to half a zhan; strain and take warm on an empty stomach. After walking 10 li, take another dose. Stop treatment if diarrhea occurs.

Puxiao Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.,Toxic qi from cold damage is congested in the upper jiao; toxic heat fails to dissipate, causing mania with a desire to run, or occasional prostration on the ground; the pulse at the left cun position is洪数 (thunderous and rapid).

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