Red Kudzu Powder

Red Kudzu Powder,When blood heat combines with wind-heat, it causes erysipelas throughout the body, accompanied by dry itching that persists for a long time without subsiding.

Formulas Name : Red Kudzu Powder

Chinese Name : 赤葛散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Red Kudzu, 3 qian of Licorice.

Source

*Handbook for the Care of Infants*, Volume 2.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients.

Benefits

When blood heat combines with wind-heat, it causes erysipelas throughout the body, accompanied by dry itching that persists for a long time without subsiding.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 zhan of ash-free wine, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, and drink while warm. Those who do not drink alcohol should use 1 zhan of water, add 1 tablespoon of wine, decoct together, and take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Red Kudzu Powder,*Handbook for the Care of Infants*, Volume 2.,When blood heat combines with wind-heat, it causes erysipelas throughout the body, accompanied by dry itching that persists for a long time without subsiding.

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