Rhubarb and Oyster Shell Decoction

Rhubarb and Oyster Shell Decoction,For children suffering from persistent high fever with unresolved stagnation, alternating chills and fever, and mild palpitations.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb and Oyster Shell Decoction

Chinese Name : 大黄牡蛎汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of rhubarb, 18 zhu of scutellaria, 18 zhu of trichosanthes root, 18 zhu of licorice, half a liang of cinnamon bark, 2 liang of talc, half a liang of oyster shell, half a liang of ginseng, half a liang of dragon bone, half a liang of gypsum, half a liang of white calcite, half a liang of sodium carbonate (one version adds half a liang of amethyst).

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 5); name cited in *Yibu Quanlu* (No. 420).

Benefits

For children suffering from persistent high fever with unresolved stagnation, alternating chills and fever, and mild palpitations.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 4 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng; administer 3 he at a time, ensuring the entire dose is taken within one day and one night; continue administration even if the child vomits.

Rhubarb and Oyster Shell Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 5); name cited in *Yibu Quanlu* (No. 420).,For children suffering from persistent high fever with unresolved stagnation, alternating chills and fever, and mild palpitations.

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