Five-Seed Decoction with Shepherd’s Purse

Five-Seed Decoction with Shepherd’s Purse,Pediatric pneumonia (viral pneumonia), wheezing, shortness of breath and cough, abdominal distension.

Formulas Name : Five-Seed Decoction with Shepherd’s Purse

Chinese Name : 葶苈五子汤

Drug Formulation

3g of Tingli Seeds, 6g of Burdock Seeds, 4.5g of Fried Perilla Seeds, 6g of Roasted Apricot Kernels, 6g of Radish Seeds, 4.5g of Sichuan Fritillary Bulb, 6g of Fried Tangerine Peel, and 5 Jujubes (pitted).

Source

*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Pediatric pneumonia (viral pneumonia), wheezing, shortness of breath and cough, abdominal distension.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water to yield approximately 60 mL; take warm in 3 divided doses. This dosage is for a 1-year-old child.

Five-Seed Decoction with Shepherd’s Purse,*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Formulas*.,Pediatric pneumonia (viral pneumonia), wheezing, shortness of breath and cough, abdominal distension.

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