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Silkworm Droppings Decoction

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Silkworm Droppings Decoction,For cholera characterized by vomiting and diarrhea, muscle cramps, limb pain, thirst, and restlessness—a life-threatening condition.

Formulas Name : Silkworm Droppings Decoction

Chinese Name : 蚕矢汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of late-harvest silkworm droppings, 3 qian of wood apple, 4 qian of raw coix seed, 4 qian of yellow soybean sprouts, 2 qian of Sichuan coptis, 1 qian of vinegar-fried pinellia, 1 qian of wine-fried scutellaria, 1 qian of akebia, 6 fen of fried evodia, and 2 qian of fried gardenia.

Source

From *Treatise on Cholera*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cholera characterized by vomiting and diarrhea, muscle cramps, limb pain, thirst, and restlessness—a life-threatening condition.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in an equal parts water and yin-yang mixture; allow to cool slightly, then take slowly.

Silkworm Droppings Decoction,From *Treatise on Cholera*, Volume 2.,For cholera characterized by vomiting and diarrhea, muscle cramps, limb pain, thirst, and restlessness—a life-threatening condition.

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