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Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm (Modified)

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Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm (Modified),For children suffering from summer heat-induced vomiting.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm (Modified)

Chinese Name : 清膈饮子

Drug Formulation

1 liang Xiangru, 1 liang Dan Zhu Ye (remove stems and branches, trim leaves, and dry in an oven), half a liang Bai Fuling, half a liang Ren Shen (remove the root tip), half a liang Ban Xia (wash seven times in boiling water, then dry in an oven), half a liang Sandalwood, half a liang Licorice (roasted), and 1 he of white glutinous rice.

Source

Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 14 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children suffering from summer heat-induced vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; decoct in 1 da zan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain, let cool to a warm temperature, and have the child take it frequently.

Decoction for Clearing the Diaphragm (Modified),Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 14 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For children suffering from summer heat-induced vomiting.

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