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Ophiopogon and Sweet Dew Decoction

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Ophiopogon and Sweet Dew Decoction,For measles with severe fever and thirst.

Formulas Name : Ophiopogon and Sweet Dew Decoction

Chinese Name : 门冬甘露饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Ophiopogon tuber (with core removed), 1 qian of black ginseng, 1 qian of Scutellaria root, 1 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian of Forsythia fruit, 0.5 fen of raw licorice root, 20 stalks of rush, and 20 bamboo leaves.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For measles with severe fever and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Ophiopogon and Sweet Dew Decoction,From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,For measles with severe fever and thirst.

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