Forsythia, Fangfeng, and Licorice Decoction

Forsythia, Fangfeng, and Licorice Decoction,For childhood measles (dao zhen) with Shaoyang syndrome, characterized by alternating chills and fever, and slow eruption of the rash.

Formulas Name : Forsythia, Fangfeng, and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 连翘防风甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Forsythia, Fangfeng, and Licorice, each in equal parts.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For childhood measles (dao zhen) with Shaoyang syndrome, characterized by alternating chills and fever, and slow eruption of the rash.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Forsythia, Fangfeng, and Licorice Decoction,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.,For childhood measles (dao zhen) with Shaoyang syndrome, characterized by alternating chills and fever, and slow eruption of the rash.

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