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Universal Relief and Disinfection Decoction

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Universal Relief and Disinfection Decoction,Warm pathogenic factors caused by sheep’s wool, manifested as aversion to cold and high fever, heaviness and fatigue of the body, swelling of the head and face (or swelling of both cheeks), difficulty swallowing, swelling of the throat and tonsils, dry mouth and prickling sensation on the tongue, chest tightness, and bloating.

Formulas Name : Universal Relief and Disinfection Decoction

Chinese Name : 普济消毒饮

Drug Formulation

Chuanhuanglian 5 qian, Huangqin 5 qian, Licorice 2 qian, Jiegeng 2 qian, Yuanshen 3 qian, Jingjiesui 2 qian, Fangfeng 2 qian, Shengma 1 qian, Peppermint Leaves 1 qian, Lianqiao (seed removed) 1 qian,Puffball 1 qian, White Silkworm Pupae 3 qian, Cicada Shed Skins 12 pieces, Burdock Seeds (roasted) 1 qian, Bupleurum 1 qian 2 fen, Roasted Gardenia 2 qian, Raw Rhubarb 8 qian, Sodium Silicate (purified) 4 qian.

Source

From *Treatise on Warm Syndromes Caused by Sheep’s Wool*.

Benefits

Warm pathogenic factors caused by sheep’s wool, manifested as aversion to cold and high fever, heaviness and fatigue of the body, swelling of the head and face (or swelling of both cheeks), difficulty swallowing, swelling of the throat and tonsils, dry mouth and prickling sensation on the tongue, chest tightness, and bloating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, add芒消, then add 5 qian of yellow honey and 5 qian of aged yellow wine; mix well and take while warm.

Universal Relief and Disinfection Decoction,From *Treatise on Warm Syndromes Caused by Sheep’s Wool*.,Warm pathogenic factors caused by sheep’s wool, manifested as aversion to cold and high fever, heaviness and fatigue of the body, swelling of the head and face (or swelling of both cheeks), difficulty swallowing, swelling of the throat and tonsils, dry mouth and prickling sensation on the tongue, chest tightness, and bloating.

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