Seven-Star Decoction

Seven-Star Decoction,For infectious epidemics characterized by sudden severe swelling at the corners of the eyes, sudden onset of chills and fever, severe swelling and pain in the throat, rambling speech, and intense thirst.

Formulas Name : Seven-Star Decoction

Chinese Name : 七星汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Scrophularia root, 1 liang Ophiopogon tuber, 3 qian Trichosanthes root, 1 qian licorice, 1 qian Schizonepeta, 1 qian Shenqu, 2 qian Platycodon root.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For infectious epidemics characterized by sudden severe swelling at the corners of the eyes, sudden onset of chills and fever, severe swelling and pain in the throat, rambling speech, and intense thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Seven-Star Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,For infectious epidemics characterized by sudden severe swelling at the corners of the eyes, sudden onset of chills and fever, severe swelling and pain in the throat, rambling speech, and intense thirst.

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