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Supreme Thirst-Quenching Powder

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Supreme Thirst-Quenching Powder,For children with vomiting and diarrhea due to qi deficiency, resulting in depletion of body fluids, leading to malnutrition, restlessness, and unquenchable thirst; they drink water incessantly, have a swollen face and puffy feet, a distended abdomen and a small head, pale urine, and refuse to eat anything.

Formulas Name : Supreme Thirst-Quenching Powder

Chinese Name : 止渴圣效散

Drug Formulation

Dried Pueraria root 2 liang, White Angelica root 2 liang, Orpiment (raw and roasted, half each) 2 liang, Fine ink 2 liang.

Source

Quoted from Wang’s work in Volume 28 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with vomiting and diarrhea due to qi deficiency, resulting in depletion of body fluids, leading to malnutrition, restlessness, and unquenchable thirst; they drink water incessantly, have a swollen face and puffy feet, a distended abdomen and a small head, pale urine, and refuse to eat anything.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose, mixed with running water.

Supreme Thirst-Quenching Powder,Quoted from Wang’s work in Volume 28 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For children with vomiting and diarrhea due to qi deficiency, resulting in depletion of body fluids, leading to malnutrition, restlessness, and unquenchable thirst; they drink water incessantly, have a swollen face and puffy feet, a distended abdomen and a small head, pale urine, and refuse to eat anything.

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