Three-Yellow and Zhi Shi Decoction

Three-Yellow and Zhi Shi Decoction,Resembling a stroke, with intense phlegm-fire, restlessness, thirst, and constipation; pulse rapid and forceful.

Formulas Name : Three-Yellow and Zhi Shi Decoction

Chinese Name : 三黄枳实汤

Drug Formulation

Scutellaria baicalensis 1 qian, Coptis chinensis 1 qian, Rheum palmatum (steamed) 1 qian, Magnolia officinalis 5 zheng, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5 fen, Zhi Shi 1 qian.

Source

From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Resembling a stroke, with intense phlegm-fire, restlessness, thirst, and constipation; pulse rapid and forceful.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while hot; no specific time of day is required.

Three-Yellow and Zhi Shi Decoction,From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 2.,Resembling a stroke, with intense phlegm-fire, restlessness, thirst, and constipation; pulse rapid and forceful.

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