Daily Decoction，From *The Heart Book for Saving Infants*, Volume 2.，After vomiting, diarrhea, or dysentery, when the condition has progressed to chronic convulsions or chronic spasm of the spleen, accompanied by mental confusion, a weak pulse, inability to eat, eyes wide open during sleep, and symptoms worse at night than during the day.
Daily Decoction
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Formulas Name : Daily Decoction
Chinese Name : 日生汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Northern Pinellia (chopped, placed in a clay vessel, boiled briefly with soil from the eastern wall and vinegar, filtered dry, sliced, and roasted), 5 qian of ginseng (root tip removed), and 5 qian of winter melon seeds (crushed).
Source
From *The Heart Book for Saving Infants*, Volume 2.
Benefits
After vomiting, diarrhea, or dysentery, when the condition has progressed to chronic convulsions or chronic spasm of the spleen, accompanied by mental confusion, a weak pulse, inability to eat, eyes wide open during sleep, and symptoms worse at night than during the day.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger over low heat until reduced to 7 fen. Allow to cool to a warm temperature, then administer small amounts frequently and slowly. If administered too rapidly, vomiting will occur.
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Daily Decoction,After vomiting, diarrhea, or dysentery, when the condition has progressed to chronic convulsions or chronic spasm of the spleen, accompanied by mental confusion, a weak pulse, inability to eat, eyes wide open during sleep, and symptoms worse at night than during the day.