Pediatric Ascariasis
Pediatric Ascariasis
【Syndrome Differentiation】Roundworms moving restlessly, disturbing the gastrointestinal tract internally and invading the skin externally, leading to symptoms.
【Therapeutic Method】Calming roundworms and relieving pain, clearing heat and guiding stagnation, with adjunctive blood-cooling.
【Formula Name】Lian Mei An Wei Tang with modifications.
【Composition】Coptis chinensis 3 g, Prunus mume 10 g, Phellodendron amurense (stir-fried) 5 g, Quisqualis indica 12 g, Areca catechu 10 g, Zanthoxylum bungeanum (stir-fried) 10 seeds, Gardenia jasminoides charcoal 9 g, Asarum heterotropoides 2 g, Smilax glabra 15 g, Paeonia suffruticosa 10 g.
【Usage】Decoct in water, take orally three times daily, one dose per day.
【Source】Fang by Li Yuefang.