Secret-Transmitted Liver-Draining Decoction

Secret-Transmitted Liver-Draining Decoction,For children with excessive fire in the Liver Meridian, manifested as eye tremors, rising phlegm and qi, or high fever with convulsions; red complexion; strong pulse; and no impairment of the spleen and stomach.

Formulas Name : Secret-Transmitted Liver-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 秘传泻肝汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 8 fen, Bai Shaoyao (roasted) 8 fen, Banxia (soaked in hot water) 8 fen, Bai Fuling 8 fen, Danggui (washed with wine) 6 fen, Chaihu 6 fen, Juhong 6 fen, Zhike (roasted) 6 fen, Tianma 6 fen, Huanglian (roasted with wine) 4 fen, Gancao (raw) 4 fen, Bohe 3 fen.

Source

From *Songya Medical Path* (Volume 2).

Processing

Cut all ingredients into fine pieces.

Benefits

For children with excessive fire in the Liver Meridian, manifested as eye tremors, rising phlegm and qi, or high fever with convulsions; red complexion; strong pulse; and no impairment of the spleen and stomach.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger, then take the decoction.

Secret-Transmitted Liver-Draining Decoction,From *Songya Medical Path* (Volume 2).,For children with excessive fire in the Liver Meridian, manifested as eye tremors, rising phlegm and qi, or high fever with convulsions; red complexion; strong pulse; and no impairment of the spleen and stomach.

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