Yangdan Decoction

Yangdan Decoction,For stroke and cold-induced fever, with a floating pulse, intermittent fever, sweating, aversion to wind, stiffness in the neck, nasal congestion, and dry retching.

Formulas Name : Yangdan Decoction

Chinese Name : 阳旦汤

Drug Formulation

12 jujubes (split open), 3 liang of cassia twigs, 3 liang of peony root, 3 liang of fresh ginger, 3 liang of licorice (roasted), and 2 liang of scutellaria root.

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

For stroke and cold-induced fever, with a floating pulse, intermittent fever, sweating, aversion to wind, stiffness in the neck, nasal congestion, and dry retching.

Instructions for Use

Boil 6 sheng of spring water until reduced to 4 sheng; divide into 4 doses and take 3 times daily.

Note

If the pulse is floating and taut, accompanied by fever, this formula should not be administered. Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, raw scallions, and similar foods.

Yangdan Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.,For stroke and cold-induced fever, with a floating pulse, intermittent fever, sweating, aversion to wind, stiffness in the neck, nasal congestion, and dry retching.

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