Rhubarb Decoction

Rhubarb Decoction,For febrile illnesses during pregnancy lasting 6–7 days, with heat descending into the abdomen, causing constipation and difficulty passing both urine and stool, accompanied by restlessness and fever.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 大黄饮子

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Sichuan rhubarb (chopped into small pieces, lightly roasted), 3 fen of Anemarrhena rhizome, 1 liang of gypsum (crushed), half a liang of gardenia seeds, 1 fen of Xuanhuo (root tip removed), 1 liang of Scutellaria root, 3 fen of red Poria, and half a liang of licorice (roasted until slightly reddish, chopped).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 74).

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For febrile illnesses during pregnancy lasting 6–7 days, with heat descending into the abdomen, causing constipation and difficulty passing both urine and stool, accompanied by restlessness and fever.

Instructions for Use

Take half liang per dose; add 1 fen of raw Rehmannia root to 1 large bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Rhubarb Decoction,*Shenghui* (Volume 74).,For febrile illnesses during pregnancy lasting 6–7 days, with heat descending into the abdomen, causing constipation and difficulty passing both urine and stool, accompanied by restlessness and fever.

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