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Millet Decoction,For children with wind-cold affecting the stomach and intestines, presenting with diarrhea and fever.

Formulas Name : Millet Decoction

Chinese Name : 粟煎汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted), 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (washed and dried), 1 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 liang of Panax ginseng, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, and 1 liang of Paeonia lactiflora.

Source

From Zhang Huan’s formula, cited in Volume 28 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with wind-cold affecting the stomach and intestines, presenting with diarrhea and fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, 1 spoonful of millet, and 1 small zhan of water; decoct until reduced by half. Take while warm.

Millet Decoction,From Zhang Huan’s formula, cited in Volume 28 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For children with wind-cold affecting the stomach and intestines, presenting with diarrhea and fever.

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