Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root

Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root,For epidemic diseases, use the Six-Ingredient Gardenia Powder to induce purgation; if the condition does not subside and is accompanied by vomiting, inability to swallow food, and dryness of the mouth, nose, throat, and tongue,

Formulas Name : Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root

Chinese Name : 生芦根八味饮子

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of raw reed root (sliced), 2 sheng of raw Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 5 liang of fresh ginger, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Anemarrhena rhizome, 10 black plums, 1 he of white honey, and 3 he of bamboo sap.

Source

Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Slice the ingredients.

Benefits

For epidemic diseases, use the Six-Ingredient Gardenia Powder to induce purgation; if the condition does not subside and is accompanied by vomiting, inability to swallow food, and dryness of the mouth, nose, throat, and tongue,

Instructions for Use

Boil 8 sheng of water down to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, then add honey and bamboo sap, stirring until well blended. Drink in small sips; there is no limit to the number of doses, nor to whether the decoction is taken warm or cold, nor to whether it is taken before or after meals.

Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root,Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.,For epidemic diseases, use the Six-Ingredient Gardenia Powder to induce purgation; if the condition does not subside and is accompanied by vomiting, inability to swallow food, and dryness of the mouth, nose, throat, and tongue,

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