Modified Scutellaria Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 179.，For children with profuse diarrhea and dysentery, accompanied by high fever and thirst.
Modified Scutellaria Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Scutellaria Decoction
Chinese Name : 增损黄芩汤
Drug Formulation
Scutellaria baicalensis (black core removed) 1 liang, Fructus Aurantii (pulp removed, fried with wheat bran) 1 liang,Zelkova bark (chopped) 1 liang, Licorice (roasted, chopped) 1 liang, Phellodendron bark (coarse outer bark removed, roasted, chopped) 1 liang, Epimedium 1.5 liang, Gypsum (crushed) 1.5 liang, Trichosanthes root 1.5 liang, Bamboo leaves (sliced) 1.5 liang, Red Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang 3 fen.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 179.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For children with profuse diarrhea and dysentery, accompanied by high fever and thirst.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian bi per dose; add 7 fen of water, decoct until reduced to 4 fen, strain, and divide into two warm doses—one on an empty stomach and one after the evening meal.
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Modified Scutellaria Decoction,For children with profuse diarrhea and dysentery, accompanied by high fever and thirst.