Xiao Dan Decoction

Xiao Dan Decoction,Fever-Induced Erythema. Following a fever, the body remains warm and develops a red-purple rash over the entire body.

Formulas Name : Xiao Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 消丹饮

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Scrophularia, 2 qian of Cimicifuga, 1 liang of Ophiopogon, 2 qian of Platycodon, 1 qian of raw licorice.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Fever-Induced Erythema. Following a fever, the body remains warm and develops a red-purple rash over the entire body.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. The rash resolves after one dose; a second dose is not necessary.

Xiao Dan Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,Fever-Induced Erythema. Following a fever, the body remains warm and develops a red-purple rash over the entire body.

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