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Chen-Huang Decoction

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Chen-Huang Decoction,Constipation in the elderly.

Formulas Name : Chen-Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 陈黄汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 5 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 5 qian.

Source

*The Mystic Pearls of the Red Water*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Constipation in the elderly.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose. Use 1 he of fire hemp seeds (ground to a paste), mix with water, and extract 1 zhong of juice. Strain out the residue, then simmer in a silver or stone vessel. When a milky foam forms on the surface, immediately add 1 tablespoon of white honey. Simmer again until it comes to a rolling boil, then mix in the herbal powder and take on an empty stomach.

Chen-Huang Decoction,*The Mystic Pearls of the Red Water*, Volume 15.,Constipation in the elderly.

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