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Water-Dissolving Decoction,Epidemic heat causes painful sores on the skin.

Formulas Name : Water-Dissolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 水解散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ephedra (knots removed), 3 fen of scutellaria, 2 fen of peony, 1 fen of cinnamon bark.

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder.

Benefits

Epidemic heat causes painful sores on the skin.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 fangcun bi per dose, mixed with warm water; cover the body to induce sweating; take twice daily.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and raw green onions.

Water-Dissolving Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.,Epidemic heat causes painful sores on the skin.

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