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Qianghuo Shengma Decoction

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Qianghuo Shengma Decoction,An epidemic fever prevalent during the warm summer months.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Shengma Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo 1 qian, Shengma 1 qian, Ge gen 1 qian, Bai shao yao 1 qian, Ren shen 1 qian, Huang qin 1 qian, Huang lian 7 fen, Shigao 7 fen, Gan cao 7 fen, Di huang 7 fen, Zhi mu 7 fen.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 25.

Benefits

An epidemic fever prevalent during the warm summer months.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube to 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm.

Qianghuo Shengma Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 25.,An epidemic fever prevalent during the warm summer months.

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