Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder，*Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume Lower.，For children with cold-induced stagnation during seasonal epidemics, presenting with cough, phlegm-induced wheezing and chest fullness, palpitations and anxiety, and either constipation or diarrhea; as well as for all cases of wind-heat where taking ordinary cooling medications causes diarrhea and reduced appetite.
Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder
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Formulas Name : Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder
Chinese Name : 人参生犀散
Drug Formulation
Ginseng (sliced, root base removed) 3 qian, Xianhu (root base removed) 7 qian, Licorice (roasted until yellow) 2 qian, Platycodon 5 qian, Apricot Kernel (skin and tip removed, lightly sun-dried, ground into powder) 5 qian.
Source
*Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume Lower.
Processing
Grind the first four ingredients into a powder; then add the apricot kernels and sift the mixture through a coarse sieve.
Benefits
For children with cold-induced stagnation during seasonal epidemics, presenting with cough, phlegm-induced wheezing and chest fullness, palpitations and anxiety, and either constipation or diarrhea; as well as for all cases of wind-heat where taking ordinary cooling medications causes diarrhea and reduced appetite.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take warm after meals.
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Ginseng and Rhino Horn Powder,For children with cold-induced stagnation during seasonal epidemics, presenting with cough, phlegm-induced wheezing and chest fullness, palpitations and anxiety, and either constipation or diarrhea; as well as for all cases of wind-heat where taking ordinary cooling medications causes diarrhea and reduced appetite.