6 gm of Stellaria dichotoma var. lanceolata 4.5 gm of Scutellaria baicalensis 3 gm each of Ginseng (de-reeded) and Pinellia ternata (soaked in decoction seven times) 1.5 gm of Glycyrrhiza uralensis 3.6 gm of Citrus reticulata 4.5 gm of Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water) 3 gm of Magnolia officinalis (prepared with ginger)

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Use 400 ml of water, add 3 slices of ginger and 2 red dates, boil until reduced to 320 ml, and take before symptoms appear.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Harmonizing shaoyang, dispelling dampness, and harmonizing the stomach.

bubble_chart Indications

Dampness malaria, with generalized body pain, heavy limbs, more cold than heat, and a soggy pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

Malaria occurring before noon is considered yang and is attributed to qi deficiency; add 2.4 grams of White Atractylodes Rhizome (stir-fried with soil) and 2.1 grams of White Poria (peeled). If it occurs after noon, it is considered yin and is attributed to blood deficiency; add 2.7 grams of Chinese Angelica (soaked in wine) and 2.1 grams of Sichuan Lovage Rhizome. If it occurs before noon and extends into the afternoon, this indicates dual deficiency of qi and blood, and all four aforementioned ingredients should be added. For food accumulation, add 2.4 grams of Medicated Leaven (stir-fried), 2.1 grams of Malt (stir-fried), 3 grams of Hawthorn Fruit, and 3 grams of Immature Orange Fruit (stir-fried with bran).