Reed Root Decoction (Modified)

Reed Root Decoction (Modified),For cholera during pregnancy accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Reed Root Decoction (Modified)

Chinese Name : 芦根饮子

Drug Formulation

3 liang of reed root, 2 liang of ginseng (with the root tip removed), 3 fen of patchouli, 10 loquat leaves (wipe off the fuzz, lightly toast until slightly yellow), and half a liang of licorice (lightly toast until slightly red, then coarsely chopped).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 74.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For cholera during pregnancy accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 fen per dose. Add 7 cun of white leek and half a fen of fresh ginger to 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while still slightly warm; take as needed.

Reed Root Decoction (Modified),*Shenghui*, Volume 74.,For cholera during pregnancy accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, and restlessness.

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