Rat Droppings Decoction

Rat Droppings Decoction,For relapse following a cold-induced illness.

Formulas Name : Rat Droppings Decoction

Chinese Name : 鼠屎汤

Drug Formulation

21 mouse droppings, 1 sheng of fermented soybeans (wrapped in cotton), 7 gardenia fruits (split open), and 3 liang of rhubarb (sliced).

Source

Quoted from *Records of Verified Cases Through the Ages* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

For relapse following a cold-induced illness.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 sheng of water to the ingredients above, decoct until reduced to 2 sheng and 7 he, and divide into 3 doses. Induce a mild sweat; this should result in loose stools resembling those of a young duck.

Rat Droppings Decoction,Quoted from *Records of Verified Cases Through the Ages* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.,For relapse following a cold-induced illness.

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