Stomach-Purging Decoction

Stomach-Purging Decoction,Excessive heat in the stomach, dry and cracked lips and mouth, constipation with intense thirst, and drooling during sleep.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Purging Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻胃汤

Drug Formulation

2.5 qian of rhubarb, 1 qian of kudzu root, 0.5 fen of platycodon, 0.5 fen of trichosanthes peel, 0.5 fen of xuanhuo, and 0.5 fen of apricot kernels.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Excessive heat in the stomach, dry and cracked lips and mouth, constipation with intense thirst, and drooling during sleep.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.

Stomach-Purging Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Excessive heat in the stomach, dry and cracked lips and mouth, constipation with intense thirst, and drooling during sleep.

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