Trichosanthes and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Trichosanthes and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,Yin-Yang Imbalance. Heat surges upward, causing restlessness and oppression in the chest; the hands and feet clench into fists, and the body twitches as if seized by wind.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌竹茹汤

Drug Formulation

Trichosanthes root, green bamboo shavings

Source

From *The Complete Collection on Shanghan and Preservation of Life*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Yin-Yang Imbalance. Heat surges upward, causing restlessness and oppression in the chest; the hands and feet clench into fists, and the body twitches as if seized by wind.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; mix in Shao Ba Powder and take orally.

Trichosanthes and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,From *The Complete Collection on Shanghan and Preservation of Life*, Volume 4.,Yin-Yang Imbalance. Heat surges upward, causing restlessness and oppression in the chest; the hands and feet clench into fists, and the body twitches as if seized by wind.

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