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Liuhe Banxia Decoction

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Liuhe Banxia Decoction,For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea; or for thirst and restlessness caused by alcohol consumption.

Formulas Name : Liuhe Banxia Decoction

Chinese Name : 六和半夏汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 fen of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 5 fen of Amomum villosum, 5 fen of Prunus armeniaca (skin and tip removed), 5 fen of Panax ginseng, 5 fen of Pinellia ternata (processed), 1 qian of Poria cocos (red), 1 qian of Agastache rugosa, 1 qian of Vigna radiata (stir-fried with ginger juice), 1 qian of Carica papaya, 2 qian of Elsholtzia ciliata, and 2 qian of Magnolia officinalis (processed with ginger).

Source

From the “Complete Record of Medicine” (Vol. 258), citing a formula from Hejian.

Benefits

For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea; or for thirst and restlessness caused by alcohol consumption.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose as above, adding 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube. Simmer in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan, then take while warm.

Liuhe Banxia Decoction,From the “Complete Record of Medicine” (Vol. 258), citing a formula from Hejian.,For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea; or for thirst and restlessness caused by alcohol consumption.

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