Xiangjia Decoction

Xiangjia Decoction,For idiopathic malnutrition. For all types of malnutrition in children, characterized by emaciation without diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Xiangjia Decoction

Chinese Name : 香甲汤

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Agarwood, half liang of Turtle Carapace (coated with butter and roasted until yellow, with the frills removed), half liang of Burdock Seed (lightly roasted), half liang of Benzoin, half liang of Chebulic Myrobalan Bark (roasted), half liang of Frankincense (ground), and 1 liang of Leulu.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 24), citing *A Selection of Excellent Medical Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly with frankincense.

Benefits

For idiopathic malnutrition. For all types of malnutrition in children, characterized by emaciation without diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; decoct with 8 fen of water and a small amount of ginseng until reduced to 4 fen; strain, allow to cool slightly, and administer.

Xiangjia Decoction,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 24), citing *A Selection of Excellent Medical Formulas*.,For idiopathic malnutrition. For all types of malnutrition in children, characterized by emaciation without diarrhea.

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