Universal Relief Decoction for Eliminating Toxins，From *Dongyuan’s Prescriptions of Proven Efficacy*, Volume 9.，For epidemic toxins and “big-head” typhus: Initially, the patient feels aversion to cold and heaviness in the body; subsequently, the condition progresses to severe swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, and a dry tongue and mouth.
Universal Relief Decoction for Eliminating Toxins
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Formulas Name : Universal Relief Decoction for Eliminating Toxins
Chinese Name : 普济消毒饮子
Drug Formulation
Scutellaria baicalensis (Huangqin) half liang, Coptis chinensis (Huanglian) half liang, Panax ginseng (Ren Shen) 3 qian, Citrus reticulata peel (Juhong, white pith removed) 2 qian, Scrophularia ningpoensis (Yuanshen) 2 qian, raw Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gancao) 2 qian, Forsythia suspensa (Lianqiao) 1 qian, Coix lacryma-jobi (Shuzhanzi) 1 qian, Isatis indigotica root (Banlanggen) 1 qian, Trichoderma hystrix (Mabo) 1 qian, white silkworm pupae (fried) (Bai Jiangcan) 7 fen, Cimicifuga heracleifolia (Shengma) 7 fen, Bupleurum chinense (Chaihu) 2 qian, Platycodon grandiflorus (Jiegeng) 2 qian.
Source
From *Dongyuan’s Prescriptions of Proven Efficacy*, Volume 9.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For epidemic toxins and “big-head” typhus: Initially, the patient feels aversion to cold and heaviness in the body; subsequently, the condition progresses to severe swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, and a dry tongue and mouth.
Instructions for Use
Mix half the ingredients with decoction and take it frequently; mix the other half with honey to form pills, which should be held in the mouth until dissolved. Alternatively, add Fangfeng, Bohe, Chuanxiong, and Danggui root; coarsely crush them to the size of sesame or mung beans. Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan, strain out the residue, and drink while still slightly warm after meals, taking it frequently.
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Universal Relief Decoction for Eliminating Toxins,For epidemic toxins and “big-head” typhus: Initially, the patient feels aversion to cold and heaviness in the body; subsequently, the condition progresses to severe swelling of the head and face, inability to open the eyes, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, and a dry tongue and mouth.