Baoyuan Decoction

Baoyuan Decoction,For smallpox lesions with sunken centers and thin, soft skin.

Formulas Name : Baoyuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 保元汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of fried Astragalus, 1 qian 5 fen of Ginseng, 7 fen of fried Licorice, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Cinnamon Bark, 1 qian of Atractylodes.

Source

From *The New Book on Smallpox Vaccination*, Volume 12.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions with sunken centers and thin, soft skin.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes; decoct in water and take orally.

Baoyuan Decoction,From *The New Book on Smallpox Vaccination*, Volume 12.,For smallpox lesions with sunken centers and thin, soft skin.

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