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Xie Chi Decoction,For acute convulsions in children caused by excessive heat in the Liver meridian, characterized by screaming, crying, and a direct gaze with a bluish tint to the eyes; this formula is indicated for those who have previously been cured by Xiegan Decoction.

Formulas Name : Xie Chi Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻赤汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Chuanxiong 6 fen, Danggui 8 fen, Baizhu 8 fen, Poria 8 fen, Gou Teng 8 fen, Qianghuo 4 fen, Shengdi 5 fen, Mutong 5 fen.

Source

From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For acute convulsions in children caused by excessive heat in the Liver meridian, characterized by screaming, crying, and a direct gaze with a bluish tint to the eyes; this formula is indicated for those who have previously been cured by Xiegan Decoction.

Xie Chi Decoction,From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 15.,For acute convulsions in children caused by excessive heat in the Liver meridian, characterized by screaming, crying, and a direct gaze with a bluish tint to the eyes; this formula is indicated for those who have previously been cured by Xiegan Decoction.

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