Zhimu Guixin Decoction,From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 18.,Persistent fever following an unresolved case of cold damage, with morning and evening fever resembling malaria.
Zhimu Guixin Decoction
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Formulas Name : Zhimu Guixin Decoction
Chinese Name : 知母桂心汤
Drug Formulation
Anemarrhena rhizome 1 liang, Ephedra 1 liang (knots removed), licorice 1 liang (roasted), peony root 1 liang, Scutellaria root 1 liang, Cinnamon bark 1 liang.
Source
From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 18.
Processing
Chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.
Benefits
Persistent fever following an unresolved case of cold damage, with morning and evening fever resembling malaria.
Instructions for Use
Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 4 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue; take 8 fen of the clear liquid while still warm; take three times a day. Keep the body warm to induce a slight sweat. If the patient experiences restlessness and insomnia and craves water, give a small amount to restore harmony to the stomach, after which recovery will follow.
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Zhimu Guixin Decoction,Persistent fever following an unresolved case of cold damage, with morning and evening fever resembling malaria.