Ginseng, Coptis, and Acorus Decoction

Ginseng, Coptis, and Acorus Decoction,Dysentery with locked jaw.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Coptis, and Acorus Decoction

Chinese Name : 参连菖蒲汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian, Coptis 1 qian (stir-fried with ginger), Acorus 8 fen, Black Lotus Seed 1 qian.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 36.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Dysentery with locked jaw.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhan of water and decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; sip it slowly throughout the day. If vomiting occurs, take another dose; even a single sip swallowed will suffice. To seal the navel and direct the heat downward, crush snail meat, mix in a small amount of musk, and apply it over the navel.

Ginseng, Coptis, and Acorus Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 36.,Dysentery with locked jaw.

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