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Schizonepeta and Forsythia Decoction,For wind-heat in the Kidney meridian causing swelling and pain in both ears.

Formulas Name : Schizonepeta and Forsythia Decoction

Chinese Name : 荆芥连翘汤

Drug Formulation

Schizonepeta spikelets, Forsythia, Saposhnikovia root, Angelica root, Ligusticum root, White Peony root, Bupleurum root, Trifoliate Orange peel, Scutellaria root, Gardenia fruit, White Angelica root, and Platycodon root—each in equal parts; Licorice root—half the usual amount.

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.

Processing

Crush the above ingredients into one dose.

Benefits

For wind-heat in the Kidney meridian causing swelling and pain in both ears.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take after meals.

Schizonepeta and Forsythia Decoction，*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.，For wind-heat in the Kidney meridian causing swelling and pain in both ears.

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