Kushen and Licorice Decoction

Kushen and Licorice Decoction,Persistent diarrhea in children with malnutrition.

Formulas Name : Kushen and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 苦参甘草汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Sophora flavescens, 3 liang of licorice, 3 liang of Curcuma zedoaria, 1.5 sheng of fermented soybeans, 5 stalks of scallion whites, and 30 Sichuan peppercorns.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 15); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 213).

Benefits

Persistent diarrhea in children with malnutrition.

Instructions for Use

Pound the three ingredients—Kushen, etc.—separately and sift them. Boil the scallion whites, fermented soybeans, and Sichuan peppercorns in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng. Take one pinch each of the Kushen powder and the other sifted ingredients (measured with three fingers), and add them to the decoction. Bring the mixture to a temperature comfortable for the body. First, drink a small amount of the soybean broth, then eat a mouthful of rice. Lie on your side and slowly administer the entire dose. It is best if the patient remains lying down for a long time without passing stool;In cases of severe urgency, have the patient defecate on clean ground; there should be a worm caused by malnutrition and dampness resembling a white horse’s tail, with a black head—this indicates the treatment is effective. In severe cases, the anus may become enlarged and difficult to heal. Take a peach branch, wrap its tip in cotton, and use the aforementioned decoction to apply moxibustion at a temperature suitable for the patient’s constitution. Perform moxibustion near the spine, applying 30 applications per session, until the condition is cured.

Kushen and Licorice Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 15); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 213).,Persistent diarrhea in children with malnutrition.

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