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Water-Draining Plantain Seed Powder

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Water-Draining Plantain Seed Powder,For sudden diarrhea caused by heat injury during the hot summer months, where urine and stool are not distinct, and for all cases of persistent dysentery.

Formulas Name : Water-Draining Plantain Seed Powder

Chinese Name : 分水车前散

Drug Formulation

Plantain seeds.

Source

*General Essentials of Health Preservation*, Volume 10.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For sudden diarrhea caused by heat injury during the hot summer months, where urine and stool are not distinct, and for all cases of persistent dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian or 1 qian per dose, mixed with rice water. Adjust the dosage according to the severity of the condition.

Water-Draining Plantain Seed Powder,*General Essentials of Health Preservation*, Volume 10.,For sudden diarrhea caused by heat injury during the hot summer months, where urine and stool are not distinct, and for all cases of persistent dysentery.

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