Acorus Decoction for Bathing

Acorus Decoction for Bathing,Various childhood ailments.

Formulas Name : Acorus Decoction for Bathing

Chinese Name : 洗浴菖蒲汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Acorus (1 cun in length with 9 nodes), 2 liang of Saposhnikovia, 2 liang of Schizonepeta spikes, 1 liang of Gypsum, and 1 liang of Plum root.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Various childhood ailments.

Instructions for Use

Use 5 spoons of the mixture with 3 bowls of water; decoct until it boils 3–5 times, then adjust to a comfortably warm temperature. Bathe the child, washing the head and face first, followed by the rest of the body.

Acorus Decoction for Bathing,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 11.,Various childhood ailments.

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