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Xuanhua Decoction,For typhoid fever complicated by shā, where the shā is caused by food stagnation.

Formulas Name : Xuanhua Decoction

Chinese Name : 宣化饮

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Xinhui bark, 1.5 qian of Areca nut peel, 1.5 qian of roasted barley malt, 1.5 qian of Xianhu, 3 qian of roasted radish seeds, and 1 qian of Xiaoqingpi.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For typhoid fever complicated by shā, where the shā is caused by food stagnation.

Instructions for Use

First, use 1 liang of small hawthorn berries; decoct them to make a decoction to replace water; after boiling, strain out the residue, and take while slightly warm.

Xuanhua Decoction，From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.，For typhoid fever complicated by shā, where the shā is caused by food stagnation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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