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Qianghuo Dampness-Draining Decoction

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Qianghuo Dampness-Draining Decoction,Dampness stagnation transforming into heat, resulting in jaundice, alternating chills and fever, vomiting, thirst, dysuria, poor appetite, and inability to sleep soundly.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Dampness-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活渗湿汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root, Chinese Angelica Root, White Atractylodes, Licorice, Fangfeng, Areca Nut, Achyranthes Root, Poria, Atractylodes, Gentian, Alisma, Phellodendron, Green Tangerine Peel, Stephania, and Papaya.

Source

*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 12.

Benefits

Dampness stagnation transforming into heat, resulting in jaundice, alternating chills and fever, vomiting, thirst, dysuria, poor appetite, and inability to sleep soundly.

Qianghuo Dampness-Draining Decoction,*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 12.,Dampness stagnation transforming into heat, resulting in jaundice, alternating chills and fever, vomiting, thirst, dysuria, poor appetite, and inability to sleep soundly.

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