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Scrophularia Detoxifying Decoction

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Scrophularia Detoxifying Decoction,In cases of epidemic fever where the pathogen has bypassed the exterior and entered the interior, with pathogenic toxins invading the heart and internal toxins transforming into fire, the tongue appears like a mirror—bright red with no coating—the pulse is firm, the patient is drowsy and disoriented, and the face is flushed.

Formulas Name : Scrophularia Detoxifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄参解毒饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang Scrophularia, 8 qian Ophiopogon, 2 qian raw Licorice, 3 qian Pollen, 5 qian Asparagus, 3 qian Winter Melon Seeds.

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In cases of epidemic fever where the pathogen has bypassed the exterior and entered the interior, with pathogenic toxins invading the heart and internal toxins transforming into fire, the tongue appears like a mirror—bright red with no coating—the pulse is firm, the patient is drowsy and disoriented, and the face is flushed.

Instructions for Use

100 bamboo leaves and 1 qian of lampwick as guides.

Scrophularia Detoxifying Decoction,From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.,In cases of epidemic fever where the pathogen has bypassed the exterior and entered the interior, with pathogenic toxins invading the heart and internal toxins transforming into fire, the tongue appears like a mirror—bright red with no coating—the pulse is firm, the patient is drowsy and disoriented, and the face is flushed.

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