Black-and-White Decoction

Black-and-White Decoction,For cases of umbilical wind with excess qi, as well as sudden convulsions accompanied by high fever and spasms. For newborns with an imperforate anus caused by excessive heat toxins leading to obstruction.

Formulas Name : Black-and-White Decoction

Chinese Name : 黑白饮

Drug Formulation

Black Pharbitis (half raw, half stir-fried) half liang, White Pharbitis (half raw, half stir-fried) half liang, Rhubarb (raw) half liang, Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) half liang, Areca Nut half liang, Licorice (roasted) 3 qian, Borax 2 qian.

Source

From *The Book of Nurturing Children*, Volume 2.

Processing

Except for the areca nut, which should not be over-roasted, the remaining five ingredients should be either sun-dried or roasted; then, combine them with the areca nut to form a powder, add the sodium sulfate, and pound them together in a mortar until evenly mixed.

Benefits

For cases of umbilical wind with excess qi, as well as sudden convulsions accompanied by high fever and spasms. For newborns with an imperforate anus caused by excessive heat toxins leading to obstruction.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian to one qian per dose, dissolved in warm honey water, administered on an empty stomach or at any time. This formula is most effective when freshly prepared; its efficacy diminishes over time.

Black-and-White Decoction,From *The Book of Nurturing Children*, Volume 2.,For cases of umbilical wind with excess qi, as well as sudden convulsions accompanied by high fever and spasms. For newborns with an imperforate anus caused by excessive heat toxins leading to obstruction.

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