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Melon Decoction,For vomiting and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Melon Decoction

Chinese Name : 香瓜汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of dried wood apple, half a liang of patchouli leaves, and half a liang of galangal.

Source

Quoted from the “Formula of Minister Ziwen” in Volume 6 of *Bai Yi*; the name appears in Volume 209 of *Pu Ji Fang*.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients and divide into 2 doses.

Benefits

For vomiting and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 2 large bowls of water; decoct until reduced to 1 bowl. Take on an empty stomach before meals; reuse the residue to prepare a second dose.

Melon Decoction,Quoted from the “Formula of Minister Ziwen” in Volume 6 of *Bai Yi*; the name appears in Volume 209 of *Pu Ji Fang*.,For vomiting and diarrhea.

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