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Shi Gao Tang (Gypsum Decoction) 石膏湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Release the Exterior
Diagnosis	Exterior Cold damage with blazing interior heat
Action	Clears heat, resolves toxicity, releases exterior
Indication	Strong fever and chills without sweating, headache, generalized sensation of heaviness and tightness, red face and eyes, dry nasal passages, thirst, irritability, insomnia (in severe cases leads to delirium), possible nosebleeds, coughing up blood or skin blotches. P: rapid, slippery or rapid, flooding
Remarks	Focuses on clearing severe interior heat
Ingredients	Shi Gao (30 g) Ma Huang (9 g) Dan Dou Chi (tested) (9 g) Huang Lian (6 g) Huang Qin (Organic) (6 g) Huang Bai (tested) (6 g) Zhi Zi (tested) (9 g)

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