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Yinchen Xiehuang Decoction

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Yinchen Xiehuang Decoction,Epidemic jaundice. Fever caused by an epidemic that has progressed to jaundice.

Formulas Name : Yinchen Xiehuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 茵陈泻黄汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Kudzu Root, 1 qian of Yinchen, 1 qian of Coptis (stir-fried with ginger juice), 1 qian of Gardenia (stir-fried), 1 qian of Atractylodes, 1 qian of Red Poria, 1 qian of White Peony, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Akebia, 1 qian of Magnolia Bark, and 0.7 fen of Wood Fragrance.

Source

From the *Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases* (Volume 6), citing a formula from Jiezhai.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Epidemic jaundice. Fever caused by an epidemic that has progressed to jaundice.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Yinchen Xiehuang Decoction,From the *Dongyi Baojian: Miscellaneous Diseases* (Volume 6), citing a formula from Jiezhai.,Epidemic jaundice. Fever caused by an epidemic that has progressed to jaundice.

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