Soap and Salt Decoction

Soap and Salt Decoction,For cholera where vomiting and diarrhea have not yet occurred.

Formulas Name : Soap and Salt Decoction

Chinese Name : 皂盐煎

Drug Formulation

1 liang of salt (roasted) and 1 qian of soapnut.

Source

*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cholera where vomiting and diarrhea have not yet occurred.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take to induce vomiting.

Note

Under no circumstances should the patient be given grains, rice, or rice water; doing so will result in immediate death. Wait until vomiting and diarrhea have subsided for 2–3 hours, and only when the patient is extremely hungry, may thin congee be given to slowly restore health.

Soap and Salt Decoction,*Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.,For cholera where vomiting and diarrhea have not yet occurred.

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