Silver Decoction

Silver Decoction,For children with unrelenting fever and thirst.

Formulas Name : Silver Decoction

Chinese Name : 银饮子

Drug Formulation

5 liang of silver, 2 liang of gypsum, 2 liang of cold-water stone, and 2 liang of silkworm pupae and cocoons.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 83.

Processing

Add the three mineral ingredients to 3 sheng of water and decoct until reduced to 1 sheng; remove the silver and mineral ingredients. Next, add the silkworm pupae and cocoons, and decoct further until reduced to 7 he; strain out the residue.

Benefits

For children with unrelenting fever and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take half a he per dose, taken warm, at any time of day.

Silver Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 83.,For children with unrelenting fever and thirst.

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