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Rehmannia and Ophiopogon Decoction

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Rehmannia and Ophiopogon Decoction,For children with alternating chills and fever, coughing and retching, masses in the diaphragm, regurgitation of milk, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia and Ophiopogon Decoction

Chinese Name : 地黄门冬汤

Drug Formulation

Dried Rehmannia 4 liang, Ophiopogon 0.5 sheng, Schisandra 0.5 sheng, honey 0.5 sheng, Rhubarb 1 liang, sodium carbonate 1 liang.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 5). Name found in *Yibu Quanlu* (Vol. 422).

Benefits

For children with alternating chills and fever, coughing and retching, masses in the diaphragm, regurgitation of milk, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 sheng of water down to 1 sheng, strain out the residue, add calcium carbonate and honey, and bring to a boil. Take 2 he per dose, three times daily. Older children may take 5 he per dose.

Rehmannia and Ophiopogon Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 5). Name found in *Yibu Quanlu* (Vol. 422).,For children with alternating chills and fever, coughing and retching, masses in the diaphragm, regurgitation of milk, and loss of appetite.

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