Mountain Thistle Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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