Qianhu Decoction for Expelling Heat，Quoted from *Formulas for Simplifying Complexity* in Volume 16 of *Formulas from the Outer Pavilion*.，For spleen-related fever caused by a white worm 1 cun in length residing in the spleen, resulting in frequent nausea, chest congestion, and vomiting without expulsion. Also for gastric cough with vomiting without expulsion.
Qianhu Decoction for Expelling Heat
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Formulas Name : Qianhu Decoction for Expelling Heat
Chinese Name : 前胡吐热汤
Drug Formulation
Qianhu 3 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 3 liang, Poria cocos (red) 3 liang, Zhi Shi (roasted) 3 liang, Asarum 3 liang, Inula flower 3 liang, Gentiana 3 liang, Apricot kernels (with skin and tip removed, double kernels) 3 liang, Changshan 3 liang, Pteridium 3 liang, Bamboo leaves (sliced) 1 sheng.
Source
Quoted from *Formulas for Simplifying Complexity* in Volume 16 of *Formulas from the Outer Pavilion*.
Processing
Chop the ingredients.
Benefits
For spleen-related fever caused by a white worm 1 cun in length residing in the spleen, resulting in frequent nausea, chest congestion, and vomiting without expulsion. Also for gastric cough with vomiting without expulsion.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue and divide into 3 doses.
Note
Avoid vinegar-based foods, peaches, plums, sparrow meat, raw scallions, and raw vegetables.
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Qianhu Decoction for Expelling Heat,For spleen-related fever caused by a white worm 1 cun in length residing in the spleen, resulting in frequent nausea, chest congestion, and vomiting without expulsion. Also for gastric cough with vomiting without expulsion.