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Qingmai Decoction

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Qingmai Decoction,Excess heat in the small intestine. Fever, heat in the palms and soles, absence of sweating, restlessness and fullness in the chest, sensation of blockage and obstruction, mouth sores, and heaviness of the body.

Formulas Name : Qingmai Decoction

Chinese Name : 清脉汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Zexie, Jupi, Mangxiao, Zhishi (fried with wheat bran, seeds removed), Huangqin, Shengma, Xuanfu Hua, and Sheng Dihuang—each in equal parts.

Source

From *San Yin*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Excess heat in the small intestine. Fever, heat in the palms and soles, absence of sweating, restlessness and fullness in the chest, sensation of blockage and obstruction, mouth sores, and heaviness of the body.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain out the residue; add芒消 and decoct again; take while hot, regardless of the time of day.

Qingmai Decoction,From *San Yin*, Volume 8.,Excess heat in the small intestine. Fever, heat in the palms and soles, absence of sweating, restlessness and fullness in the chest, sensation of blockage and obstruction, mouth sores, and heaviness of the body.

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