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Wind-Dispelling and Brain-Clearing Decoction

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Wind-Dispelling and Brain-Clearing Decoction,For the early stage of latent epidemic fever, characterized by chills and fever, stiffness of the neck and tightness of the muscles, severe headache, mild thirst, and a red tip of the tongue.

Formulas Name : Wind-Dispelling and Brain-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 疏风清脑饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Hangzhou chrysanthemum, 3 qian of lotus leaf, 3 qian of light fermented soybeans, 1 qian of Sichuan wormwood root, 1.5 qian of Perilla frutescens leaf, 1.5 qian of Moutan bark, 2 qian of Scrophularia root, 5 qian of late silkworm sand, 5 qian of Uncaria vine, 7 qian of fresh honeysuckle vine, and 7 stalks of scallion white (with roots).

Source

From *Experimental Discussions on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Epidemic Fever*.

Benefits

For the early stage of latent epidemic fever, characterized by chills and fever, stiffness of the neck and tightness of the muscles, severe headache, mild thirst, and a red tip of the tongue.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Wind-Dispelling and Brain-Clearing Decoction,From *Experimental Discussions on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Epidemic Fever*.,For the early stage of latent epidemic fever, characterized by chills and fever, stiffness of the neck and tightness of the muscles, severe headache, mild thirst, and a red tip of the tongue.

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