Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction，From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.，For heatstroke affecting the Taiyang channel, characterized by fever, body aches, and heaviness, with a faint and weak pulse—this is caused by exposure to cold water during the summer months, resulting in water stagnation beneath the skin, and swelling of the body, face, and limbs.
Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction
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Formulas Name : Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction
Chinese Name : 一物瓜蒂汤
Drug Formulation
2–7 melon seeds (one text states 20).
Source
From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.
Processing
Coarsely chop the ingredients.
Benefits
For heatstroke affecting the Taiyang channel, characterized by fever, body aches, and heaviness, with a faint and weak pulse—this is caused by exposure to cold water during the summer months, resulting in water stagnation beneath the skin, and swelling of the body, face, and limbs.
Instructions for Use
Boil 1 sheng of water down to 5 he, strain, and drink the entire decoction at once.
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Single-Ingredient Gua Di Decoction,For heatstroke affecting the Taiyang channel, characterized by fever, body aches, and heaviness, with a faint and weak pulse—this is caused by exposure to cold water during the summer months, resulting in water stagnation beneath the skin, and swelling of the body, face, and limbs.