Qianghuo, Huangqin, Cangzhu, and Licorice Decoction

Qianghuo, Huangqin, Cangzhu, and Licorice Decoction,High fever, heaviness in the body, thirst, or diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo, Huangqin, Cangzhu, and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活黄芩苍术甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo, Huangqin, Cangzhu, and Licorice, each in equal parts.

Source

From *Yuji Weiyi*, Volume 50, citing the Yi Lao Formula.

Benefits

High fever, heaviness in the body, thirst, or diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water and take orally.

Qianghuo, Huangqin, Cangzhu, and Licorice Decoction,From *Yuji Weiyi*, Volume 50, citing the Yi Lao Formula.,High fever, heaviness in the body, thirst, or diarrhea.

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