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Chaihu Wendan Decoction

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Chaihu Wendan Decoction,For children with a cold complicated by fright, where although the illness has subsided, they still experience palpitations and insomnia.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Wendan Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡温胆汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Chenpi, Banxia (processed with ginger), Fuling, Gancao (raw), Zhuru, Zhishi (fried with wheat bran).

Source

*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 53.

Benefits

For children with a cold complicated by fright, where although the illness has subsided, they still experience palpitations and insomnia.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger. Decoct in water and take orally.

Chaihu Wendan Decoction,*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 53.,For children with a cold complicated by fright, where although the illness has subsided, they still experience palpitations and insomnia.

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