Shu Zhi Decoction

Shu Zhi Decoction,For all childhood illnesses, including fever and chills, phlegm and cough, red eyes and sore throat, bloody diarrhea with thirst and dryness, and skin sores with pus, ulceration, and redness.

Formulas Name : Shu Zhi Decoction

Chinese Name : 蜀脂饮

Drug Formulation

Shu Zhi (i.e., Astragalus, ground into a powder), 4 fen of roasted licorice.

Source

From *Yuanhe Jiyong Jing*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For all childhood illnesses, including fever and chills, phlegm and cough, red eyes and sore throat, bloody diarrhea with thirst and dryness, and skin sores with pus, ulceration, and redness.

Instructions for Use

Take one fangcun bi per dose; add 1 sheng of water and decoct until the volume is reduced by one-third. Take it warm or cool as preferred, divided into three doses. Adjust the dosage according to the child’s age.

Shu Zhi Decoction,From *Yuanhe Jiyong Jing*.,For all childhood illnesses, including fever and chills, phlegm and cough, red eyes and sore throat, bloody diarrhea with thirst and dryness, and skin sores with pus, ulceration, and redness.

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