Huo’er Decoction

Huo’er Decoction,For children who, following vomiting and diarrhea, have a clenched jaw and are unable to speak, with stiff and twitching limbs—a condition resulting from spasm due to deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach.

Formulas Name : Huo’er Decoction

Chinese Name : 活儿汤

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 3 qian, Poria 5 qian, Ginseng 2 qian, White Atractylodes 3 qian, Gardenia 5 fen, Barley Malt 5 fen, Fructus Aurantii 3 fen, Pinellia 5 fen, Licorice 1 fen, Shenqu 5 fen.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For children who, following vomiting and diarrhea, have a clenched jaw and are unable to speak, with stiff and twitching limbs—a condition resulting from spasm due to deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Huo’er Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,For children who, following vomiting and diarrhea, have a clenched jaw and are unable to speak, with stiff and twitching limbs—a condition resulting from spasm due to deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach.

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