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Burdock and Licorice Decoction

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Burdock and Licorice Decoction,Early stage of measles.

Formulas Name : Burdock and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 牛蒡甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Burdock seeds (roasted with wheat bran) 1 liang; licorice (roasted) 1 qian.

Source

From *Discussions on the Treatment of Smallpox*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Early stage of measles.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 or 2 characters per dose, mixed with a decoction of coriander, at any time.

Burdock and Licorice Decoction,From *Discussions on the Treatment of Smallpox*, Volume 2.,Early stage of measles.

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