Chai-Qin Decoction

Chai-Qin Decoction,Smallpox, difficulty urinating, fever with restlessness and thirst, and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Chai-Qin Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴芩汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 1 qian 5 fen, Huangqin 1 qian 5 fen, Zhu Ling 1 qian 5 fen, Zexie 1 qian 5 fen, Fuling 1 qian 5 fen, Baizhu 1 qian 5 fen.

Source

*Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 18.

Benefits

Smallpox, difficulty urinating, fever with restlessness and thirst, and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and decoct in water before taking.

Chai-Qin Decoction,*Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 18.,Smallpox, difficulty urinating, fever with restlessness and thirst, and diarrhea.

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