Pomegranate Root Decoction

Pomegranate Root Decoction,Roundworms.

Formulas Name : Pomegranate Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 石榴根汤

Drug Formulation

1 handful of sour pomegranate root, 1 liang of melia bark, 3 areca nuts (chopped and ground into powder).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 99.

Processing

Chop all the above herbs finely, except for the areca nut powder.

Benefits

Roundworms.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 3 zhan of water until reduced to 1.5 zhan; strain out the residue, then add the areca nut powder and stir until evenly mixed. Divide into 2 doses and take warm, one after the other on an empty stomach until finished. The worms should be expelled. Follow with leek congee to replenish the body.

Pomegranate Root Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 99.,Roundworms.

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