Decoction of Gastrodia and Ginseng

Decoction of Gastrodia and Ginseng,For children with wind-heat in the upper burner, manifesting as unquenchable thirst and incessant drinking.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Gastrodia and Ginseng

Chinese Name : 天麻人参煎

Drug Formulation

1 fen of Gastrodia elata, 1 fen of Ginseng, 1 fen of Poria cocos (with black skin removed), 1 qian of Curcuma zedoaria (ground), 1 qian of Licorice (raw), 1 qian of Lead White (ground), half a qian of Borneol (ground), and 1 qian of Cinnabar (ground).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.

Processing

First, grind the first four ingredients into a fine powder; then mix in the remaining four ground ingredients and blend thoroughly. Simmer with refined honey to form a paste.

Benefits

For children with wind-heat in the upper burner, manifesting as unquenchable thirst and incessant drinking.

Instructions for Use

Take a dose the size of a soybean, dissolved in a decoction of gold leaf and mint.

Decoction of Gastrodia and Ginseng,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.,For children with wind-heat in the upper burner, manifesting as unquenchable thirst and incessant drinking.

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