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Tu Gua Decoction,Those whose yellow sweat progresses to jaundice often die; when jaundice turns to black jaundice, it is beyond the ability of physicians to treat.

Formulas Name : Tu Gua Decoction

Chinese Name : 土瓜饮

Drug Formulation

Tu-gua root.

Source

Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 4); name cited in *Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies* (Vol. 60).

Benefits

Those whose yellow sweat progresses to jaundice often die; when jaundice turns to black jaundice, it is beyond the ability of physicians to treat.

Instructions for Use

Pound the root to extract the juice and drink 1 sheng in a single dose. After three doses, sweating should occur and the jaundice should be eliminated through urination; if not, take another dose.

Tu Gua Decoction，Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 4); name cited in *Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies* (Vol. 60).，Those whose yellow sweat progresses to jaundice often die; when jaundice turns to black jaundice, it is beyond the ability of physicians to treat.

Copyright: Excerpt from Formula from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 4); name cited in *Comprehensive Record of Holy Remedies* (Vol. 60)., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 31, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.

Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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