Xiao Wu Bi San

Xiao Wu Bi San,For smallpox characterized by high fever, thirst, scanty and painful urination, constipation, a hot breath, restlessness and agitation, or lesions that are either scorched-purple or red spots—from the onset of fever until the peak of the illness—as well as residual fever following smallpox.

Formulas Name : Xiao Wu Bi San

Chinese Name : 小无比散

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Bark and Talc (sifted) 6 liang, Gypsum (sifted) 1 liang, Licorice Root 5 qian, Cold Water Stone 5 qian, Curcuma (small cicada bellies, boiled in licorice decoction until dry, then ground into powder) 7 qian.

Source

From *The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 28.

Processing

Grind all ingredients into a fine, clean powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For smallpox characterized by high fever, thirst, scanty and painful urination, constipation, a hot breath, restlessness and agitation, or lesions that are either scorched-purple or red spots—from the onset of fever until the peak of the illness—as well as residual fever following smallpox.

Instructions for Use

For every 5 years of age, administer 2 qian; increase the dose accordingly for adults. In winter, mix with lampwick decoction; in summer, mix with well water.

Xiao Wu Bi San,From *The Mystic Pearl of the Red Water*, Volume 28.,For smallpox characterized by high fever, thirst, scanty and painful urination, constipation, a hot breath, restlessness and agitation, or lesions that are either scorched-purple or red spots—from the onset of fever until the peak of the illness—as well as residual fever following smallpox.

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