Trichosanthes Decoction

Trichosanthes Decoction,For children with fever and thirst, or with deficiency-heat manifesting as vomiting or diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Decoction

Chinese Name : 栝楼饮

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Trichosanthes root, 1 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis (with black core removed), half a liang of Anemarrhena asphodeloides (roasted), half a liang of wheat, and half a liang of millet.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.

Processing

Except for the millet and wheat, grind the remaining ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with fever and thirst, or with deficiency-heat manifesting as vomiting or diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 small cup of water and a pinch each of wheat and millet. Decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and divide into 3 doses to be taken within one day.

Trichosanthes Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.,For children with fever and thirst, or with deficiency-heat manifesting as vomiting or diarrhea.

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