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Beech Bark Decoction,For thirst and dysentery in children.

Formulas Name : Beech Bark Decoction

Chinese Name : 榉皮饮子

Drug Formulation

12 fen of Ziziphus jujuba bark from Liangzhou, 8 fen of Trichosanthes kirilowii, 8 fen of Poria cocos, 6 fen of Panax ginseng, and 2 he of millet.

Source

*Wai Tai*, Volume 36, citing *Gujin Luyan*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For thirst and dysentery in children.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng and 2 he; strain and divide into doses.

Beech Bark Decoction,*Wai Tai*, Volume 36, citing *Gujin Luyan*.,For thirst and dysentery in children.

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