Semi-Warm, Semi-Hot Decoction

Semi-Warm, Semi-Hot Decoction,For alcohol-induced jaundice characterized by yellowing of the skin without fever, clear and coherent speech, abdominal distension with a desire to vomit, restlessness, and hot feet; or in cases accompanied by masses or masses in the abdomen, with a sense of distress in the chest; the pulse is deep, taut, tight, and fine.

Formulas Name : Semi-Warm, Semi-Hot Decoction

Chinese Name : 半温半热汤

Drug Formulation

7 fen of Pinellia, 7 fen of Poria, 7 fen of Atractylodes, 5 fen of Peucedanum, 5 fen of Citrus aurantium peel (fried with wheat bran until yellow), 5 fen of licorice (roasted), 5 fen of Euphorbia, 3 fen of Scutellaria, 3 fen of Artemisia capillaris, 3 fen of Angelica sinensis.

Source

From *The True Tradition of Medicine*, Volume 6, citing *The Book of Saving Lives*.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and prepare as a single dose.

Benefits

For alcohol-induced jaundice characterized by yellowing of the skin without fever, clear and coherent speech, abdominal distension with a desire to vomit, restlessness, and hot feet; or in cases accompanied by masses or masses in the abdomen, with a sense of distress in the chest; the pulse is deep, taut, tight, and fine.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; take while warm.

Semi-Warm, Semi-Hot Decoction,From *The True Tradition of Medicine*, Volume 6, citing *The Book of Saving Lives*.,For alcohol-induced jaundice characterized by yellowing of the skin without fever, clear and coherent speech, abdominal distension with a desire to vomit, restlessness, and hot feet; or in cases accompanied by masses or masses in the abdomen, with a sense of distress in the chest; the pulse is deep, taut, tight, and fine.

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