Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle

Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle,For children who, in the spring, summer, fall, or winter—whether in the morning or evening—experience sudden chills that cause their limbs to stiffen; who are unable to release heat, resulting in high fever; or who have cold qi entering the stomach, leading to severe diarrhea or frequent stools that are red or white in color, accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, and a pulse that is forceful and large or rapid.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle

Chinese Name : 调中葛根汤

Drug Formulation

Kudzu Root (chopped) 1 fen, Scutellaria (black core removed) 1 fen, Peony Root 1 fen, Atractylodes 1 fen, Ligusticum (stems and soil removed) 1 fen, Licorice (roasted, chopped) 1 fen, Red Poria (black skin removed) half liang, Rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang.

Source

*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 179.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children who, in the spring, summer, fall, or winter—whether in the morning or evening—experience sudden chills that cause their limbs to stiffen; who are unable to release heat, resulting in high fever; or who have cold qi entering the stomach, leading to severe diarrhea or frequent stools that are red or white in color, accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, and a pulse that is forceful and large or rapid.

Instructions for Use

For children under 1 year of age, take 1 qian bi per dose. Add 7 fen zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 4 fen, strain, and take warm before meals, three times daily.

Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle,*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 179.,For children who, in the spring, summer, fall, or winter—whether in the morning or evening—experience sudden chills that cause their limbs to stiffen; who are unable to release heat, resulting in high fever; or who have cold qi entering the stomach, leading to severe diarrhea or frequent stools that are red or white in color, accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, and a pulse that is forceful and large or rapid.

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