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Bamboo Shavings Decoction,Following vomiting and diarrhea due to cold damage, with unrelenting restlessness and thirst.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Chinese Name : 竹茹饮子

Drug Formulation

Green bamboo shavings the size of a chicken’s egg, half a liang of ginseng (with the root tip removed), and 2 liang of dried black plum pulp.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 10.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Following vomiting and diarrhea due to cold damage, with unrelenting restlessness and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 5 fen; strain and take while warm; take frequently while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Bamboo Shavings Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 10.,Following vomiting and diarrhea due to cold damage, with unrelenting restlessness and thirst.

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