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Atractylodes and Coptis Decoction,For cases where the eyes remain closed after smallpox, with the eyelids severely swollen but no tears.

Formulas Name : Atractylodes and Coptis Decoction

Chinese Name : 苍术黄连汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes (stir-fried with children’s urine), Coptis (stir-fried with wine), Saposhnikovia, and Cimicifuga—each in equal parts; Licorice (raw)—half the usual amount.

Source

From *Compiled Treatise on Smallpox* (Dou Ke Lei Bian), Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cases where the eyes remain closed after smallpox, with the eyelids severely swollen but no tears.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with honey water.

Atractylodes and Coptis Decoction，From *Compiled Treatise on Smallpox* (Dou Ke Lei Bian), Volume 3.，For cases where the eyes remain closed after smallpox, with the eyelids severely swollen but no tears.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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