Anemarrhena and Bupleurum Decoction

Anemarrhena and Bupleurum Decoction,For adults and children with excess heat, red eyes, mouth sores, as well as restlessness and thirst following typhoid fever, and heat in the hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Anemarrhena and Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 知母柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena, Bupleurum (stems removed), Poria, Poria Sclereota, Licorice (roasted), and Ginseng—each in equal parts.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 19), citing *Essentials for Nourishing Life*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For adults and children with excess heat, red eyes, mouth sores, as well as restlessness and thirst following typhoid fever, and heat in the hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 parts, strain, and take warm after meals, three times a day.

Anemarrhena and Bupleurum Decoction,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 19), citing *Essentials for Nourishing Life*.,For adults and children with excess heat, red eyes, mouth sores, as well as restlessness and thirst following typhoid fever, and heat in the hands and feet.

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