Tian Zhen Ointment，From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 5.，For pediatric distension syndrome characterized by emaciated limbs, a swollen and hard abdomen, nighttime fever, or night sweats.
Tian Zhen Ointment
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Formulas Name : Tian Zhen Ointment
Chinese Name : 天真膏
Drug Formulation
1 jin of Atractylodes macrocephala (knots removed), 4 liang of Paeonia lactiflora (roasted), 4 liang of Glehnia littoralis, 4 liang of Poria cocos, 4 liang of Citrus reticulata, 3 liang of Moutan bark, and 2 liang of Angelica sinensis root.
Source
From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 5.
Processing
Place all ingredients in a sand-fired pot, decoct with well water, strain out the residue, and reduce to a pearl-like consistency. Then add 1 jin of high-quality honey, boil together until it comes to a rolling boil several times, and transfer to a porcelain container for storage and use.
Benefits
For pediatric distension syndrome characterized by emaciated limbs, a swollen and hard abdomen, nighttime fever, or night sweats.
Instructions for Use
Take half a wine cup per dose, mixed with boiling water, at any time of day.
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Tian Zhen Ointment,For pediatric distension syndrome characterized by emaciated limbs, a swollen and hard abdomen, nighttime fever, or night sweats.