Quick-Acting Decoction，From *Ma Ke Huo Ren* (Appendix).，In cases of measles where excessive use of cooling formulas has led to a multitude of complications—such as blurred vision, tremors in the hands and feet, sudden onset of chills and fever, or alternating vomiting and diarrhea—even though the tongue is black but moist and the lips are parched yet feel cool, indicating that real heat has transformed into deficient cold—
Quick-Acting Decoction
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Formulas Name : Quick-Acting Decoction
Chinese Name : 近效汤
Drug Formulation
Large-veined Aconite (do not use processed Aconite), bleached Atractylodes (do not use charred Atractylodes), and roasted licorice.
Source
From *Ma Ke Huo Ren* (Appendix).
Benefits
In cases of measles where excessive use of cooling formulas has led to a multitude of complications—such as blurred vision, tremors in the hands and feet, sudden onset of chills and fever, or alternating vomiting and diarrhea—even though the tongue is black but moist and the lips are parched yet feel cool, indicating that real heat has transformed into deficient cold—
Instructions for Use
3 slices of fresh ginger and 4 red dates as guides.
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Quick-Acting Decoction,In cases of measles where excessive use of cooling formulas has led to a multitude of complications—such as blurred vision, tremors in the hands and feet, sudden onset of chills and fever, or alternating vomiting and diarrhea—even though the tongue is black but moist and the lips are parched yet feel cool, indicating that real heat has transformed into deficient cold—