Raw Ophiopogon Decoction,*Qian Jin*, Volume 24.,Scattering of hair; sudden onset of sores on the body.
Raw Ophiopogon Decoction
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Formulas Name : Raw Ophiopogon Decoction
Chinese Name : 生麦门冬汤
Drug Formulation
5 liang of raw Ophiopogon tuber, 3 liang of licorice, 2 liang of cinnamon bark, 1.5 liang of ginseng, half a jin of scallion whites, and 2 sheng of fermented soybeans.
Source
*Qian Jin*, Volume 24.
Benefits
Scattering of hair; sudden onset of sores on the body.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. First, boil the scallion whites in 1 dou 5 sheng of water to make a decoction; strain to obtain 8 sheng. Add the herbs and boil down to 3 sheng, then divide into 3 doses. Immediately after taking a dose, have someone massage and gently shake the patient; have the patient chew something in their mouth, then lie on their back and cover them with warm clothing. Once the sweat has subsided, remove the clothing; when the decoction has cooled, immediately switch to cold water, and eat only dry rice and dried meat.
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Raw Ophiopogon Decoction,Scattering of hair; sudden onset of sores on the body.