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Tangerine and Ginger Decoction

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Tangerine and Ginger Decoction,After cholera, restlessness and inability to lie still. In children, post-dysentery debility with heat in the palms and soles, even if the dysentery has not yet ceased.

Formulas Name : Tangerine and Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 橘姜汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted), 2 liang of fresh ginger.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 40.

Benefits

After cholera, restlessness and inability to lie still. In children, post-dysentery debility with heat in the palms and soles, even if the dysentery has not yet ceased.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 5 qian bi; add 1.5 zhan of water and a small amount of vinegar; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm.

Tangerine and Ginger Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 40.,After cholera, restlessness and inability to lie still. In children, post-dysentery debility with heat in the palms and soles, even if the dysentery has not yet ceased.

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