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Chaihu Tongjing Decoction

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Chaihu Tongjing Decoction,Sword-shaped sores on the sides of a child’s neck, firm and unulcerated.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Tongjing Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡通经汤

Drug Formulation

2 fen of Bupleurum, 2 fen of Forsythia, 2 fen of Angelica root tips, 2 fen of raw licorice, 2 fen of Scutellaria, 2 fen of Mouse-ear plant seeds, 2 fen of Beijing-grown Curcuma, 2 fen of Platycodon, 5 fen of Coptis, and a small amount of Safflower.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to the size of sesame seeds or beans; use the entire mixture for one dose.

Benefits

Sword-shaped sores on the sides of a child’s neck, firm and unulcerated.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl; strain out the residue; take while still slightly warm after a meal.

Note

Avoid bitter herbs that induce bowel movements.

Chaihu Tongjing Decoction，From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.，Sword-shaped sores on the sides of a child’s neck, firm and unulcerated.

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