Five-Root Decoction

Five-Root Decoction,Leprosy.

Formulas Name : Five-Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 五根饮

Drug Formulation

28g of Guojianglong, 31g of Huhuangbo, 21g of Dingdigen, 18g of Puyingen, and 31g of Chuanshanlong.

Source

*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Benefits

Leprosy.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Five-Root Decoction,*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Leprosy.

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