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Decoction of Kudzu Root to Promote Saliva Production

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Decoction of Kudzu Root to Promote Saliva Production,Thirst associated with smallpox.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Kudzu Root to Promote Saliva Production

Chinese Name : 生津葛根汤

Drug Formulation

Pueraria root, Trichosanthes root, Ophiopogon tuber (with core removed), and Raw Rehmannia root—each in equal parts; Cimicifuga root and Raw Licorice root—each reduced by half.

Source

*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Thirst associated with smallpox.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with glutinous rice washing water, strain out the residue, add 1 he of natural Maogen juice, and take the mixture.

Decoction of Kudzu Root to Promote Saliva Production,*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,Thirst associated with smallpox.

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