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Xiao Diao Zhong Decoction

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Xiao Diao Zhong Decoction,For all conditions involving phlegm-fire and various strange illnesses.

Formulas Name : Xiao Diao Zhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 小调中汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis (decocted in water and used to soak licorice), licorice (decocted in water and used to soak Coptis), Trichosanthes seed (decocted in water and used to soak Pinellia), and Pinellia (decocted in water and used to soak Trichosanthes seed; each should be stir-fried until the water is completely evaporated) in equal parts.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For all conditions involving phlegm-fire and various strange illnesses.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while warm. Alternatively, form into pills using ginger juice paste and take orally.

Xiao Diao Zhong Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For all conditions involving phlegm-fire and various strange illnesses.

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