Lithospermum Decoction (Concentrated)

Lithospermum Decoction (Concentrated),For weaned infants and children suffering from measles or smallpox, when symptoms first appear—often resembling typhoid fever—the face and limbs are red, accompanied by high fever, headache, pain in the lower back and waist, cold feet, yellow eyes, a pulse that is predominantly forceful and rapid, irregular and erratic, scanty red urine, and severe constipation.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum Decoction (Concentrated)

Chinese Name : 紫草饮子

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Lithospermum root.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 84.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients, pour 1 large bowl of water that has been boiled 100 times over them, then cover tightly to prevent the aroma of the Lithospermum from escaping, and let it cool to body temperature.

Benefits

For weaned infants and children suffering from measles or smallpox, when symptoms first appear—often resembling typhoid fever—the face and limbs are red, accompanied by high fever, headache, pain in the lower back and waist, cold feet, yellow eyes, a pulse that is predominantly forceful and rapid, irregular and erratic, scanty red urine, and severe constipation.

Instructions for Use

Administer a dose of half a he to one he, adjusted according to the child’s size, and have them take it while it is still warm. After taking this medicine, even if sores appear, they will be mild.

Lithospermum Decoction (Concentrated),From *Shenghui*, Volume 84.,For weaned infants and children suffering from measles or smallpox, when symptoms first appear—often resembling typhoid fever—the face and limbs are red, accompanied by high fever, headache, pain in the lower back and waist, cold feet, yellow eyes, a pulse that is predominantly forceful and rapid, irregular and erratic, scanty red urine, and severe constipation.

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