Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle，*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 179.，For children who, in the spring, summer, fall, or winter—whether in the morning or evening—experience sudden chills that cause their limbs to stiffen; who are unable to release heat, resulting in high fever; or who have cold qi entering the stomach, leading to severe diarrhea or frequent stools that are red or white in color, accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, and a pulse that is forceful and large or rapid.
Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle
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Formulas Name : Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle
Chinese Name : 调中葛根汤
Drug Formulation
Kudzu Root (chopped) 1 fen, Scutellaria (black core removed) 1 fen, Peony Root 1 fen, Atractylodes 1 fen, Ligusticum (stems and soil removed) 1 fen, Licorice (roasted, chopped) 1 fen, Red Poria (black skin removed) half liang, Rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang.
Source
*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 179.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For children who, in the spring, summer, fall, or winter—whether in the morning or evening—experience sudden chills that cause their limbs to stiffen; who are unable to release heat, resulting in high fever; or who have cold qi entering the stomach, leading to severe diarrhea or frequent stools that are red or white in color, accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, and a pulse that is forceful and large or rapid.
Instructions for Use
For children under 1 year of age, take 1 qian bi per dose. Add 7 fen zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 4 fen, strain, and take warm before meals, three times daily.
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Decoction of Kudzu Root for Regulating the Middle,For children who, in the spring, summer, fall, or winter—whether in the morning or evening—experience sudden chills that cause their limbs to stiffen; who are unable to release heat, resulting in high fever; or who have cold qi entering the stomach, leading to severe diarrhea or frequent stools that are red or white in color, accompanied by lower abdominal distension and pain, and a pulse that is forceful and large or rapid.