Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction,For wind-heat-induced restlessness and various forms of retching.

Formulas Name : Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘竹茹汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of sweet bamboo shavings, 1 sheng of raw white rice.

Source

Quoted from *Shenshi’s Formulas* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

For wind-heat-induced restlessness and various forms of retching.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until the rice is cooked and the decoction is ready. Strain out the residue and take in small, frequent doses.

Sweet Bamboo Shavings Decoction,Quoted from *Shenshi’s Formulas* in Volume 2 of *Wai Tai*.,For wind-heat-induced restlessness and various forms of retching.

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