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Phragmites Root Decoction

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Phragmites Root Decoction,For febrile dysentery.

Formulas Name : Phragmites Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 蒲根汤

Drug Formulation

Pu Root (chopped) 2 liang, Millet (rinsed) 2 he.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 75.

Benefits

For febrile dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 3 zhan of water until reduced to 1.5 zhan; strain out the residue; divide into two doses and take warm—one on an empty stomach and the other at noon.

Phragmites Root Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 75.,For febrile dysentery.

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