Rehmannia Decoction

Rehmannia Decoction,For a newborn infant whose entire body and face are yellow, appearing golden; or who has a red face, a fever, eyes that remain closed, constipation, urine resembling gardenia juice, and sores all over the body.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia Decoction

Chinese Name : 地黄饮子

Drug Formulation

2 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 2 qian of red peony root, 1 qian of Notopterygium root (stem removed), 1 qian of Angelica root (stem removed), and 1 qian of licorice root.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For a newborn infant whose entire body and face are yellow, appearing golden; or who has a red face, a fever, eyes that remain closed, constipation, urine resembling gardenia juice, and sores all over the body.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with lamp wick and administer before meals. The nursing mother should also take this formula.

Note

Avoid alcohol, wheat products, and pungent foods.

Rehmannia Decoction,*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 1.,For a newborn infant whose entire body and face are yellow, appearing golden; or who has a red face, a fever, eyes that remain closed, constipation, urine resembling gardenia juice, and sores all over the body.

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