Kudzu Root and Ophiopogon Powder

Kudzu Root and Ophiopogon Powder,For children with heat-toxin rashes, accompanied by headache, high fever, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Root and Ophiopogon Powder

Chinese Name : 葛根麦门冬散

Drug Formulation

Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) 3 qian, Ophiopogon Tuber (Mai Men Dong, core removed) 4 qian, Ginseng (Ren Shen) 2 qian, Gypsum (Shi Gao) half liang, Sichuan Cimicifuga (Chuan Sheng Ma) 2 qian, Licorice (Gan Cao) 2 qian, Poria (Fu Ling) 2 qian, Red Peony Root (Chi Shaoyao) 1 qian.

Source

From *Discussions on Formulas for Childhood Smallpox and Rash*.

Processing

This is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with heat-toxin rashes, accompanied by headache, high fever, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 large zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain and drink slowly while warm, at any time of day.

Kudzu Root and Ophiopogon Powder,From *Discussions on Formulas for Childhood Smallpox and Rash*.,For children with heat-toxin rashes, accompanied by headache, high fever, and restlessness.

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