Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction

Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction,For children aged 3–5 who have been affected by warm-damp pathogens invading the bladder, causing swelling and pain in the scrotum.

Formulas Name : Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 牡蛎大黄汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of oyster shell (wrap in cooked yellow clay, place over a fire to calcine thoroughly, remove from the fire, let cool before use); 1 liang of rhubarb (wrap in paper, soak in water until thoroughly saturated, roast, then let cool).

Source

From *Handbook for the Care of Infants and Children*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For children aged 3–5 who have been affected by warm-damp pathogens invading the bladder, causing swelling and pain in the scrotum.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine free of ash on an empty stomach; for those unable to drink wine, mix with warm water and add a small amount of wine before taking.

Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction,From *Handbook for the Care of Infants and Children*, Volume 2.,For children aged 3–5 who have been affected by warm-damp pathogens invading the bladder, causing swelling and pain in the scrotum.

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