Thirst-Relieving Decoction

Thirst-Relieving Decoction,Thirst in children.

Formulas Name : Thirst-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 止渴汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Licorice, Ophiopogon (without core), Poria (without skin), Platycodon, Trichosanthes, Dried Pueraria, Alisma, Dried Papaya, Baiyao Decoction, and Poria—all in equal parts; Amomum is doubled.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 390.

Benefits

Thirst in children.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes, decoct in water, and take orally.

Thirst-Relieving Decoction,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 390.,Thirst in children.

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