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Scutellaria, Coptis, Trifoliate Orange, and Platycodon Decoction

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Scutellaria, Coptis, Trifoliate Orange, and Platycodon Decoction,Mass and fullness result from heat accumulating in the abdomen, unable to disperse, rising to attack the chest and flanks; pressing on the area causes pain, and high fever occurs intermittently.

Formulas Name : Scutellaria, Coptis, Trifoliate Orange, and Platycodon Decoction

Chinese Name : 芩连枳梗汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Zhi Ke, 5 fen of Jie Geng, 3 fen of Ban Xia, 3 fen of Huang Qin, 3 fen of Gua Wei Ren, 3 fen of Huang Lian, fresh ginger, and Mai Men Dong.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Mass and fullness result from heat accumulating in the abdomen, unable to disperse, rising to attack the chest and flanks; pressing on the area causes pain, and high fever occurs intermittently.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Relief will follow once the yellow phlegm is expelled.

Scutellaria, Coptis, Trifoliate Orange, and Platycodon Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.,Mass and fullness result from heat accumulating in the abdomen, unable to disperse, rising to attack the chest and flanks; pressing on the area causes pain, and high fever occurs intermittently.

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