Burdock Seed Decoction

Burdock Seed Decoction,For smallpox lesions where the scab has fallen off but residual toxins remain in the internal organs, causing recurring fever and abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Burdock Seed Decoction

Chinese Name : 牛蒡子饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Arctium lappa seeds, 1 qian of Xianhu, 1 qian of Coptis, 1 qian of Scutellaria, 1 qian of Forsythia, 1 qian of Aconite root, 1 qian of Scrophularia, 1 qian of Red Peony root, 0.5 fen of Notopterygium, 0.5 fen of Saposhnikovia, 0.5 fen of Licorice.

Source

From *Huichun*, Volume 7.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions where the scab has fallen off but residual toxins remain in the internal organs, causing recurring fever and abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Burdock Seed Decoction,From *Huichun*, Volume 7.,For smallpox lesions where the scab has fallen off but residual toxins remain in the internal organs, causing recurring fever and abdominal pain.

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