Large Bamboo Leaf Decoction

Large Bamboo Leaf Decoction,For consumptive disorders with external heat, following various illnesses; consumptive restlessness preventing sleep; bone-penetrating fever; a sallow-yellow complexion; dry mouth and irritability; shortness of breath and weakness; loss of appetite; failure to gain weight despite eating; phlegm-heat in the chest; and a sensation of fullness, confusion, and oppression.

Formulas Name : Large Bamboo Leaf Decoction

Chinese Name : 大竹叶汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of licorice (roasted), 5 he of wheat (whole), 2 liang of astragalus, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Anemarrhena, 20 jujubes (split), 3 liang of Pinellia (washed), 1 liang of Trichosanthes, 1 sheng of glutinous rice, 1 liang of Scutellaria, 2 liang of Angelica,4 liang of fresh ginger, 2 liang of Xianhuo, 2 liang of peony root, 6 he of Ophiopogon (core removed), 3 liang of dragon bone, 3 liang of cinnamon bark, and 1 liang of bamboo leaves (sliced).

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 16 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For consumptive disorders with external heat, following various illnesses; consumptive restlessness preventing sleep; bone-penetrating fever; a sallow-yellow complexion; dry mouth and irritability; shortness of breath and weakness; loss of appetite; failure to gain weight despite eating; phlegm-heat in the chest; and a sensation of fullness, confusion, and oppression.

Instructions for Use

Use 2 sheng of east-flowing water; boil down to 5 sheng; strain out the residue; divide into doses of 1 sheng each; take 3 doses during the day and 2 at night.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, mutton, malt syrup, and raw green onions.

Large Bamboo Leaf Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 16 of *Wai Tai*.,For consumptive disorders with external heat, following various illnesses; consumptive restlessness preventing sleep; bone-penetrating fever; a sallow-yellow complexion; dry mouth and irritability; shortness of breath and weakness; loss of appetite; failure to gain weight despite eating; phlegm-heat in the chest; and a sensation of fullness, confusion, and oppression.

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