Mountain Thistle Decoction，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 18.，For children with weak stomach qi, dry retching and vomiting, lethargy, and a complete loss of appetite for breast milk or solid food.
Mountain Thistle Decoction
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Formulas Name : Mountain Thistle Decoction
Chinese Name : 山蓟汤
Drug Formulation
Ginseng (root tip removed) 2.5 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 2.5 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 2.5 qian, Licorice (roasted) 2.5 qian, Agastache leaves (dirt removed) 2.5 qian, Cloves 1 qian, glutinous rice 100 grains (roasted until yellow), white mung beans 30 grains (roasted).
Source
From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 18.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For children with weak stomach qi, dry retching and vomiting, lethargy, and a complete loss of appetite for breast milk or solid food.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose; prepare a decoction of ginger and jujube before feeding or mealtime, and take the medicine mixed with this decoction.
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Mountain Thistle Decoction,For children with weak stomach qi, dry retching and vomiting, lethargy, and a complete loss of appetite for breast milk or solid food.