Three Fragrances Decoction，*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.，Damp-heat enters through the mouth and nose, travels directly along the central channel from the Mu points, causing a lack of appetite and inability to eat, and impaired sensory functions.
Three Fragrances Decoction
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Formulas Name : Three Fragrances Decoction
Chinese Name : 三香汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of Trichosanthes root bark, 3 qian of Platycodon root, 2 qian of black gardenia fruit, 2 qian of Trifoliate orange peel, 2 qian of Curcuma rhizome, 2 qian of fermented black soybeans, and 3 qian of ground agarwood.
Source
*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.
Benefits
Damp-heat enters through the mouth and nose, travels directly along the central channel from the Mu points, causing a lack of appetite and inability to eat, and impaired sensory functions.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 5 cups of water until reduced to 2 cups; take in two divided doses while warm.
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Three Fragrances Decoction,Damp-heat enters through the mouth and nose, travels directly along the central channel from the Mu points, causing a lack of appetite and inability to eat, and impaired sensory functions.