Thistle Decoction

Thistle Decoction,For febrile diseases characterized by headache, high fever, nosebleeds, hemoptysis, a tight and hard sensation in the chest, pain throughout the body, and restlessness in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Thistle Decoction

Chinese Name : 刺蓟饮子

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Thistle, 1 liang of Raw Rehmannia, half a liang of Perilla leaves, half a liang of Fresh Ginger, half a liang of Red Poria, 1 fen of Green Bamboo Shavings, 1 liang of Raw Ophiopogon (with the core removed).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 18).

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For febrile diseases characterized by headache, high fever, nosebleeds, hemoptysis, a tight and hard sensation in the chest, pain throughout the body, and restlessness in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1½ bowls; strain, and divide into 3 warm doses to be taken as needed.

Thistle Decoction,*Shenghui* (Volume 18).,For febrile diseases characterized by headache, high fever, nosebleeds, hemoptysis, a tight and hard sensation in the chest, pain throughout the body, and restlessness in the limbs.

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