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Reed and Ginger Decoction

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Reed and Ginger Decoction,Excessive consumption of river pufferfish leads to blood toxicity invading the body, causing numbness of the tongue and chest tightness; in severe cases, abdominal distension with difficulty breathing, and an open mouth with no sound produced.

Formulas Name : Reed and Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 芦姜汤

Drug Formulation

Shenqu 3 qian, Pinellia 2 qian, Poria 3 qian, reed root juice 1 bowl, ginger juice 1 he.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Excessive consumption of river pufferfish leads to blood toxicity invading the body, causing numbness of the tongue and chest tightness; in severe cases, abdominal distension with difficulty breathing, and an open mouth with no sound produced.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Relief is achieved after one dose.

Reed and Ginger Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Excessive consumption of river pufferfish leads to blood toxicity invading the body, causing numbness of the tongue and chest tightness; in severe cases, abdominal distension with difficulty breathing, and an open mouth with no sound produced.

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