Epidemic Acute Mumps
Epidemic Acute Mumps
【Differential Diagnosis】Internal accumulation of heat, combined externally with seasonal toxic pathogen, stagnating in the lesser yang and yangming meridians.
【Therapeutic Principle】Clear heat, detoxify, dispel wind, reduce swelling.
【Formula Name】Liu Wei Xiao Du Yin (Six-Ingredient Detoxifying Decoction).
【Composition】Isatis root 15g, Honeysuckle vine 15g, Prunella herb 10g, Silkworm pupa 10g, Red peony root 10g, Forsythia fruit 10g.
【Usage】Decoct in water, take one dose daily, divided into 2 doses per day.
【Source】Zheng Zemei's formula.