Gou Teng Zi Qin Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 171.,For children with convulsions and epilepsy due to physical weakness.
Gou Teng Zi Qin Decoction
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Formulas Name : Gou Teng Zi Qin Decoction
Chinese Name : 钩藤子芩汤
Drug Formulation
3 fen of Uncaria, 3 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis, 3 fen of Glehnia root, 1 liang of Anemarrhena asphodeloides (baked), 1 liang of Cimicifuga, 1 liang of rhinoceros horn (chipped),2 cicadas (roasted, with wings, head, and legs removed), 3 cun of snake shed skin (roasted), half liang of Bupleurum (stems removed), half liang of licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped), and half liang of Atractylodes.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 171.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For children with convulsions and epilepsy due to physical weakness.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in 2 sheng of water until reduced to 6 he; strain out the residue; add 2 he of honey and 3 he of bamboo sap; simmer further until it becomes a syrup-like consistency; administer 1 qian bi per dose, giving it to the child in small, gentle sips.
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Gou Teng Zi Qin Decoction,For children with convulsions and epilepsy due to physical weakness.