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Shen’s Head Plague Decoction

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Shen’s Head Plague Decoction,For the initial 1–2 days of severe head plague.

Formulas Name : Shen’s Head Plague Decoction

Chinese Name : 沈氏头瘟汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1.5 qian of Jiegeng, 1.5 qian of Fangfeng, 1.5 qian of Jingjie Spikes, 0.7 fen of Chaihu, 2 qian of Huangqin, and 2 qian of Guiwei.

Source

From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 20.

Benefits

For the initial 1–2 days of severe head plague.

Shen’s Head Plague Decoction,From *A Clear Illumination of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 20.,For the initial 1–2 days of severe head plague.

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