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Shen’an Powder,For children with chronic malnutrition and dysentery, restlessness and thirst, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Shen’an Powder

Chinese Name : 神安散

Drug Formulation

Astragalus (crushed, roasted with honey water, and coarsely ground) half liang; Licorice (roasted and coarsely ground) 2 qian; Poria (black skin removed) 1 liang; Ginseng (root base removed) 1 liang; Lotus Seed (core removed, stir-fried) 1 liang.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 398.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with chronic malnutrition and dysentery, restlessness and thirst, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take half liang per dose; add half a zhan of water and one large jujube; decoct until it boils 3–5 times; adjust the amount according to the child’s age and take while warm.

Shen’an Powder,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 398.,For children with chronic malnutrition and dysentery, restlessness and thirst, and emaciation.

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