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Soul-Seizing Decoction,For cases of winter cold damage where incorrect treatment—such as induced vomiting, induced sweating, or induced purgation—has been administered, and the fever has not subsided, with all signs of impending death present.

Formulas Name : Soul-Seizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 夺魂汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 1 liang of raw jujube seeds, 1 liang of white peony root, 5 qian of Poria cocos, and 1 fen of aconite root.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cases of winter cold damage where incorrect treatment—such as induced vomiting, induced sweating, or induced purgation—has been administered, and the fever has not subsided, with all signs of impending death present.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Soul-Seizing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.,For cases of winter cold damage where incorrect treatment—such as induced vomiting, induced sweating, or induced purgation—has been administered, and the fever has not subsided, with all signs of impending death present.

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