Five Epilepsies Decoction

Five Epilepsies Decoction,For children with high fever, convulsions, and a rash accompanied by diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Five Epilepsies Decoction

Chinese Name : 五痫汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 12 fen, Uncaria bark 2 fen, Bee hive 2 fen, Ephedra (knots removed) 2 fen, Bupleurum 7 fen, Gardenia seed 7 fen, Anemarrhena 7 fen, Peony root 7 fen, Cimicifuga 7 fen, Cicada shells 3 pieces, Gypsum 10 fen, Snake shed 5 cun (roasted), Apricot kernel 6 fen.

Source

From *New Book on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 11), citing *Formulas for Infants and Children*.

Benefits

For children with high fever, convulsions, and a rash accompanied by diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Boil 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue; warm the liquid slightly until it reaches body temperature, and use it to wipe the child’s body.

Five Epilepsies Decoction,From *New Book on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 11), citing *Formulas for Infants and Children*.,For children with high fever, convulsions, and a rash accompanied by diarrhea.

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