Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Pinellia Decoction

Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Pinellia Decoction,For chronic convulsions in children.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 参术半夏汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of white atractylodes, 5 fen of poria, 5 fen of tangerine peel, 2 fen of licorice, 2 fen of mint, 7 fen of pinellia, 7 fen of gastrodia, 3 fen of asarum, and 1 whole scorpion (detoxified and stir-fried).

Source

Formula from *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 8; name cited in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 11.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and prepare as one dose.

Benefits

For chronic convulsions in children.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen, then administer to both mother and child.

Ginseng, Atractylodes, and Pinellia Decoction,Formula from *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 8; name cited in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 11.,For chronic convulsions in children.

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