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Li Gen Decoction,For children with sudden onset of fever lasting 2–3 days.

Formulas Name : Li Gen Decoction

Chinese Name : 李根汤

Drug Formulation

18 zhu of plum root, 18 zhu of cassia bark, 18 zhu of mirabilite, 1 liang of licorice, and 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 5.

Benefits

For children with sudden onset of fever lasting 2–3 days.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; divide into 5 doses.

Li Gen Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 5.,For children with sudden onset of fever lasting 2–3 days.

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