Toxin-Neutralizing Decoction

Toxin-Neutralizing Decoction,For smallpox lesions that have spread beyond the skin or been scratched open, as well as cases of "fire-induced scab formation," where internal heat toxins have caused the scabs to become thick and raised.

Formulas Name : Toxin-Neutralizing Decoction

Chinese Name : 化毒胶

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Lithospermum root, 5 qian of rhubarb, 5 qian of Angelica root, 3 qian of safflower (one version uses honeysuckle), 3 qian of licorice, 4 liang of sesame oil (soak the above herbs overnight, boil for 10 boils, strain out the residue, add 5 qian of yellow beeswax and 5 qian of white beeswax to thicken the paste; once slightly cooled, mix in the following ingredients), 2 qian of dragon’s blood,1 qian of frankincense, 1 qian of myrrh (oil removed from both), 1 qian of pearl, 1 qian of borax (finely ground; mix these five ingredients into the paste and stir well. One variant includes 1 qian of ox bile).

Source

*Health and Longevity Treasure* (Wei Sheng Hong Bao), Volume 4.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions that have spread beyond the skin or been scratched open, as well as cases of "fire-induced scab formation," where internal heat toxins have caused the scabs to become thick and raised.

Instructions for Use

Apply externally.

Toxin-Neutralizing Decoction,*Health and Longevity Treasure* (Wei Sheng Hong Bao), Volume 4.,For smallpox lesions that have spread beyond the skin or been scratched open, as well as cases of “fire-induced scab formation,” where internal heat toxins have caused the scabs to become thick and raised.

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