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Rehmannia Decoction (from *Guang Ji Fang*, cited in *Wai Tai*, Vol. 3)

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Rehmannia Decoction (from *Guang Ji Fang*, cited in *Wai Tai*, Vol. 3),Cough due to epidemic lung heat with sores in the throat.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia Decoction (from *Guang Ji Fang*, cited in *Wai Tai*, Vol. 3)

Chinese Name : 地黄汤(《外台》卷三引《广济方》)

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia (sliced) 1 sheng, Cimicifuga 8 fen, Scrophularia 8 fen, Peony 8 fen, Bupleurum 8 fen, Ophiopogon (core removed) 8 fen, Fritillaria 6 fen, Bamboo Leaves (sliced) 1 sheng, White Honey 1 he.

Source

*Wai Tai*, Vol. 3, citing *Guang Ji Fang*

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

Cough due to epidemic lung heat with sores in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Boil 9 sheng of water down to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, add honey, and return to the heat to boil three times. Gargle and swallow the liquid without delay; it is permissible to eat between doses.

Note

Avoid wild mustard, hot noodles, pork, dog meat, and greasy foods.

Rehmannia Decoction (from *Guang Ji Fang*, cited in *Wai Tai*, Vol. 3),*Wai Tai*, Vol. 3, citing *Guang Ji Fang*,Cough due to epidemic lung heat with sores in the throat.

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