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Torreya and Aspidium Decoction
榧子贯众汤 〔榧子貫眾湯〕 fěi zǐ guàn zhòng tāng
Source: Empirical formula
Ingredients
- Fěi zǐ (榧子 Torreyae Semen, torreya [nut]) 30g
- Dà fù pí (大腹皮 Arecae Pericarpium, areca husk) 30g
- Dà xuè téng (大血藤 Sargentodoxae Caulis, sargentodoxa [stem]) 30g
- Guàn zhòng (贯众 Aspidii Rhizoma, aspidium) 15g
Actions: Expels hookworm.
Indications: Hookworm infestation.
Method: Decoct with water.
Rationale: Fěi zǐ, area, aspidium, and garlic all expel worms. Fěi zǐ and aspidium are particularly good at expelling hookworm. Dà xuè téng clears heat and resolves toxin, and enters the blood aspect, treating damage to the intestinal wall and bleeding that it give rise to. Some texts assert that Dà xuè téng also kills worms.
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