Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction,From *Handbook for the Care of Infants and Children*, Volume 2.,For children aged 3–5 who have been affected by warm-damp pathogens invading the bladder, causing swelling and pain in the scrotum.
Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction
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Formulas Name : Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction
Chinese Name : 牡蛎大黄汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of oyster shell (wrap in cooked yellow clay, place over a fire to calcine thoroughly, remove from the fire, let cool before use); 1 liang of rhubarb (wrap in paper, soak in water until thoroughly saturated, roast, then let cool).
Source
From *Handbook for the Care of Infants and Children*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For children aged 3–5 who have been affected by warm-damp pathogens invading the bladder, causing swelling and pain in the scrotum.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with warm wine free of ash on an empty stomach; for those unable to drink wine, mix with warm water and add a small amount of wine before taking.
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Oyster and Rhubarb Decoction,For children aged 3–5 who have been affected by warm-damp pathogens invading the bladder, causing swelling and pain in the scrotum.