Translation

Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxin Decoction

Formula Type

Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

Actions

Clear heat, relieve toxicity, cool blood, drain fire

Source

Yi Zhen Yi De (1794)

Ingredients

1. Shi Gao60-120g
2. Zhi Mu6-12g
3. Gan Cao3-6g
4. Dan Zhu Ye3-6g
5. Xi Jiao9-12g
6. Sheng Di Huang9-15g
7. Mu Dan Pi9-12g
8. Chi Shao9-12g
9. Xuan Shen9-12g
10. Huang Lian9-12g
11. Huang Qin3-9g
12. Zhi Zi6-12g
13. Lian Qiao6-12g
14. Jie Geng3-6g

Indication

Intense fire in the Qi and blood levels. Presents with severe fever, strong thirst, severe and stabbing headache, dry heaves, extreme irritability, and in severe cases, rash and nosebleed accompanied by deliirous talking. The tongue is dark-red, the lips are dark and scorched, and the pulse is rapid and either submerged and thin or floating and large.

Contraindication

1. Yang deficiency
2. Spleen and Stomach weakness