Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root，Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.，For epidemic diseases, use the Six-Ingredient Gardenia Powder to induce purgation; if the condition does not subside and is accompanied by vomiting, inability to swallow food, and dryness of the mouth, nose, throat, and tongue,
Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root
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Formulas Name : Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root
Chinese Name : 生芦根八味饮子
Drug Formulation
1 sheng of raw reed root (sliced), 2 sheng of raw Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 5 liang of fresh ginger, 2 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of Anemarrhena rhizome, 10 black plums, 1 he of white honey, and 3 he of bamboo sap.
Source
Quoted from *Xu Renze’s Formulas* in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Slice the ingredients.
Benefits
For epidemic diseases, use the Six-Ingredient Gardenia Powder to induce purgation; if the condition does not subside and is accompanied by vomiting, inability to swallow food, and dryness of the mouth, nose, throat, and tongue,
Instructions for Use
Boil 8 sheng of water down to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, then add honey and bamboo sap, stirring until well blended. Drink in small sips; there is no limit to the number of doses, nor to whether the decoction is taken warm or cold, nor to whether it is taken before or after meals.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Decoction of Eight Ingredients with Raw Reed Root,For epidemic diseases, use the Six-Ingredient Gardenia Powder to induce purgation; if the condition does not subside and is accompanied by vomiting, inability to swallow food, and dryness of the mouth, nose, throat, and tongue,