Ephedra Bath Decoction

Ephedra Bath Decoction,For children with difficulty urinating, fever, and abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Ephedra Bath Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄浴汤

Drug Formulation

1 handful of Ephedra, 1 handful of Sophora flavescens, 1 handful of gypsum, 1 sheng of talc, 5 liang of rhubarb, 4 liang of Cnidium monnieri, 1 liang of Qinpi.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 30), citing *Formulas for Infants and Children*.

Benefits

For children with difficulty urinating, fever, and abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Boil the above ingredients in 2 dou of water until reduced to 1 dou; strain, let cool to a warm temperature, and use to bathe the child—it is highly effective. Begin by pouring the liquid over the child’s navel.

Ephedra Bath Decoction,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 30), citing *Formulas for Infants and Children*.,For children with difficulty urinating, fever, and abdominal distension.

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