Drumskin Decoction

Drumskin Decoction,For children poisoned by gu. The abdomen feels as hard as stone; the face and eyes appear sallow and yellow; urination is dribbling and irregular.

Formulas Name : Drumskin Decoction

Chinese Name : 鼓皮汤

Drug Formulation

3 fen of decayed drumskin (roasted until yellow, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Sophora flavescens (coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Alpinia officinarum root.

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 88); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 177).

Processing

This is a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children poisoned by gu. The abdomen feels as hard as stone; the face and eyes appear sallow and yellow; urination is dribbling and irregular.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; decoct in 1 small cup of water until reduced to 3 fen; strain and take while warm, 3–4 times a day.

Drumskin Decoction,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 88); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 177).,For children poisoned by gu. The abdomen feels as hard as stone; the face and eyes appear sallow and yellow; urination is dribbling and irregular.

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