Lily Bulb and Anemarrhena Decoction

金匱要略湯劑

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Source

金匱要略

Original text

Lily disease, after sweating, Baihe Zhimu Decoction is indicated. (Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet))

Composition

Baihe 7 pieces (split), Zhimu 3 liang (cut). For the above, first wash Baihe with water and soak overnight; when white foam emerges, discard the water. Then use spring water 2 sheng and decoct to obtain 1 sheng; remove the dregs. Separately, use spring water 2 sheng to decoct Zhimu and obtain 1 sheng; remove the dregs. Afterwards combine and decoct to obtain 1 sheng 5 ge; divide and take warm in two doses. (Shanghan Zabing Lun)

Preparation

The above: first wash Baihe with water and soak overnight; when white foam emerges, discard the water. Then use spring water 2 sheng and decoct to obtain 1 sheng; remove the dregs. Separately use spring water 2 sheng to decoct Zhimu and obtain 1 sheng; remove the dregs. Afterwards combine and decoct to obtain 1 sheng 5 ge. Take warm in two divided doses.

Form

湯劑

Function

Clear heat and nourish yin.

Traditional indications

Lily disease, after sweating, with heart vexation and thirst.