Forsythia and Lo Lu Decoction

Forsythia and Lo Lu Decoction,For children with boils, erysipelas, abscesses, sore throat, and swollen cheeks.

Formulas Name : Forsythia and Lo Lu Decoction

Chinese Name : 连翘漏芦汤

Drug Formulation

Loulu 1 qian, Ephedra (without roots or nodes) 1 qian, Forsythia 1 qian, Cimicifuga 1 qian, Scutellaria 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Licorice 0.5 qian, Fructus Aurantii 0.5 qian.

Source

From *A Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with boils, erysipelas, abscesses, sore throat, and swollen cheeks.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; decoct in 1 small cup of water until reduced to 5 fen; strain out the residue; administer warm according to the child’s age, regardless of the time of day.

Forsythia and Lo Lu Decoction,From *A Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 4.,For children with boils, erysipelas, abscesses, sore throat, and swollen cheeks.

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