Wu Lan Decoction

Wu Lan Decoction,For children with epidemic fever, presenting with headache and high fever.

Formulas Name : Wu Lan Decoction

Chinese Name : 吴蓝饮

Drug Formulation

10 fen of Wu Lan, 10 fen of Da Qing, 6 fen of licorice (roasted), 6 fen of raw Ophiopogon (with core removed), 6 fen of fresh ginger, 3 fen of Yin Chen, 10 Gardenia seeds, and one handful of reed root (washed).

Source

Formula sourced from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 36), citing a recipe by the Liu family; the name is found in *Youyou Xinshu* (classical edition, Vol. 14), citing *Shanghan Zhengzhi*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For children with epidemic fever, presenting with headache and high fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; boil with 2 sheng of water until reduced to 9 he, then divide into portions and take while warm.

Wu Lan Decoction,Formula sourced from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 36), citing a recipe by the Liu family; the name is found in *Youyou Xinshu* (classical edition, Vol. 14), citing *Shanghan Zhengzhi*.,For children with epidemic fever, presenting with headache and high fever.

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