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Rat Droppings and Fermented Soybean Decoction,For illnesses arising from seasonal epidemics and various cases of relapse due to exertion. For those who have recently recovered from illness and experience relapse due to early rising or overeating.

Formulas Name : Rat Droppings and Fermented Soybean Decoction

Chinese Name : 鼠屎豉汤

Drug Formulation

2–7 pieces of mouse droppings (pointed at both ends), 5 he of fermented soybeans.

Source

Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 2; name cited in *Wai Tai*, Volume 2, quoting *Records of Verified Remedies Through the Ages* (Gujin Luyan).

Benefits

For illnesses arising from seasonal epidemics and various cases of relapse due to exertion. For those who have recently recovered from illness and experience relapse due to early rising or overeating.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 sheng of water until reduced by half, then drink the entire dose at once. Keep warm and covered to induce sweating for recovery. If sesame seeds are available, add 1 sheng and 1 sheng of water; you may also add 1 hu kou of trichosanthes fruit and scallion whites.

Rat Droppings and Fermented Soybean Decoction,Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 2; name cited in *Wai Tai*, Volume 2, quoting *Records of Verified Remedies Through the Ages* (Gujin Luyan).,For illnesses arising from seasonal epidemics and various cases of relapse due to exertion. For those who have recently recovered from illness and experience relapse due to early rising or overeating.

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