White Peony Decoction

White Peony Decoction,For children with abdominal pain due to cold in the stomach, often accompanied by crying at night.

Formulas Name : White Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 白芍药汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of White Peony Root (roasted), 7 qian of Alisma, 5 qian of White Atractylodes, 2.5 qian of Cinnamon Bark, 1.5 qian of Chinese Angelica, 2 qian of Dried Ginger, and 3 qian of Licorice (roasted).

Source

*Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 64.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For children with abdominal pain due to cold in the stomach, often accompanied by crying at night.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; decoct with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 5 fen; take on an empty stomach.

White Peony Decoction,*Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 64.,For children with abdominal pain due to cold in the stomach, often accompanied by crying at night.

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