Zhuque Decoction，Quoted from *Shenshi Fang* in Volume 8 of *Waihe*.，For chronic conditions with retained fluid and phlegm that fails to dissipate, causing a gurgling sensation above the chest and diaphragm; occasional dizziness and headaches; cramping; and yellowing of the eyes, body, hands, feet, and all ten fingernails. It also treats fullness and distension due to fluid retention beneath the flanks, which frequently causes pain in that area.
Zhuque Decoction
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Formulas Name : Zhuque Decoction
Chinese Name : 朱雀汤
Drug Formulation
Gansui 1 fen, Yuanhua 1 fen, Daji 3 fen.
Source
Quoted from *Shenshi Fang* in Volume 8 of *Waihe*.
Benefits
For chronic conditions with retained fluid and phlegm that fails to dissipate, causing a gurgling sensation above the chest and diaphragm; occasional dizziness and headaches; cramping; and yellowing of the eyes, body, hands, feet, and all ten fingernails. It also treats fullness and distension due to fluid retention beneath the flanks, which frequently causes pain in that area.
Instructions for Use
Grind the ingredients into a powder. Take 12 jujubes (split open) and 6 sheng of water; first decoct the jujubes to reduce the liquid to 2 sheng; add 3 fangcun bi of the medicine and decoct further to reduce to 1 sheng and 1 he; divide into two doses. Vomiting or purgation indicates the formula is taking effect; if no response is seen, repeat the dose—it is exceptionally effective.
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Zhuque Decoction,For chronic conditions with retained fluid and phlegm that fails to dissipate, causing a gurgling sensation above the chest and diaphragm; occasional dizziness and headaches; cramping; and yellowing of the eyes, body, hands, feet, and all ten fingernails. It also treats fullness and distension due to fluid retention beneath the flanks, which frequently causes pain in that area.