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Cunjin Decoction

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Cunjin Decoction,Wind-heat in children.

Formulas Name : Cunjin Decoction

Chinese Name : 寸金汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Curcuma, 1 liang of Rhubarb, 2 liang of Soapberry (soak in 1 bowl of water, squeeze out the juice and discard the residue; decoct the above two ingredients until soft, then slice and sun-dry), half a liang of Horse-tooth Stone, half a liang of Angelica (sliced and roasted), half a liang of Gardenia seeds, 1 fen of Ginseng, 1 fen of Licorice (roasted and coarsely chopped),1 fen of Red Peony Root, a small amount of Realgar (high-quality).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Wind-heat in children.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qianbi to 1 qianbi per dose, add 7 fen of water and 3 mint leaves, decoct together until reduced to 4 fen, strain, let cool, and take once daily.

Cunjin Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.,Wind-heat in children.

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