Barley Decoction Powder

Barley Decoction Powder,For pediatric typhoid fever complicated by convulsions.

Formulas Name : Barley Decoction Powder

Chinese Name : 麦汤散

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena, Ginseng, Poria, Apricot Kernels (with white inner layer removed), Cinnamon Bark, Gypsum, Talc, Sweet Shepherd’s Purse, Licorice (roasted), and Lycium Bark—each in equal parts; Ephedra (knots removed)—1 liang.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 14), citing *Mr. Mao’s Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For pediatric typhoid fever complicated by convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with barley-decoction.

Barley Decoction Powder,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 14), citing *Mr. Mao’s Prescriptions*.,For pediatric typhoid fever complicated by convulsions.

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