Cooling and Toxin-Eliminating Decoction

Cooling and Toxin-Eliminating Decoction,For smallpox lesions with intense heat like fire, a deep purple or dark red color, and symptoms of restlessness, thirst, and delirium.

Formulas Name : Cooling and Toxin-Eliminating Decoction

Chinese Name : 清凉攻毒饮

Drug Formulation

Gypsum (ground) 3 qian–1 liang, Coptis 1–3 qian, Rhubarb 3–6 qian, Akebia 4 fen, Safflower 4 fen, Schizonepeta 4 fen, Arctium 1 qian 5 fen, Rhinoceros Horn 3 fen (grind into juice and mix in), Moutan Bark 1 qian, Green Tangerine Peel 7 fen, Viola 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia 5 qian–1 liang.

Source

*The Golden Mirror of Smallpox and Rash*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions with intense heat like fire, a deep purple or dark red color, and symptoms of restlessness, thirst, and delirium.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 fen of lampwick to the above formula and decoct in water for oral administration.

Cooling and Toxin-Eliminating Decoction,*The Golden Mirror of Smallpox and Rash*, Volume 2.,For smallpox lesions with intense heat like fire, a deep purple or dark red color, and symptoms of restlessness, thirst, and delirium.

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