Diao Teng Da Huang Decoction

Diao Teng Da Huang Decoction,For children with persistent Shanghan presenting with convulsions, delirium, mania, and tidal fever; as well as for children with food stagnation causing convulsions, epilepsy, refusal to take breast milk or food, fever, and crying.

Formulas Name : Diao Teng Da Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 钓藤大黄汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Diao Teng bark, half a liang of Angelica sinensis, half a liang of licorice (roasted), half a liang of peony root, and 3 fen of rhubarb.

Source

From *General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with persistent Shanghan presenting with convulsions, delirium, mania, and tidal fever; as well as for children with food stagnation causing convulsions, epilepsy, refusal to take breast milk or food, fever, and crying.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen; take while warm. Continue until bowel movements occur; if bowel movements are difficult to induce, take Yinchen Pills intermittently.

Diao Teng Da Huang Decoction,From *General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 5.,For children with persistent Shanghan presenting with convulsions, delirium, mania, and tidal fever; as well as for children with food stagnation causing convulsions, epilepsy, refusal to take breast milk or food, fever, and crying.

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