Peony and Four Substances Decoction for Relieving Muscle Tension

Peony and Four Substances Decoction for Relieving Muscle Tension,For children with typhoid fever presenting with restlessness, fever, and pain in the head and body.

Formulas Name : Peony and Four Substances Decoction for Relieving Muscle Tension

Chinese Name : 芍药四物解肌汤

Drug Formulation

Peony root (Shaoyao) half liang, Scutellaria root (Huangqin) half liang, Cimicifuga root (Shengma) half liang, Pueraria root (Gegeng) half liang.

Source

*Qian Jin*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For children with typhoid fever presenting with restlessness, fever, and pain in the head and body.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 3 sheng of water until reduced to 9 he; strain and divide into doses. For children over 1 year old, divide into 3 doses.

Peony and Four Substances Decoction for Relieving Muscle Tension,*Qian Jin*, Volume 5.,For children with typhoid fever presenting with restlessness, fever, and pain in the head and body.

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