Chen Sha Liu Yi San,*Yi Tong*, Volume 91.,For smallpox lesions with excessive heat-toxin, characterized by delirium, craving for water, and red, purple, or black sunken lesions.
Chen Sha Liu Yi San
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Formulas Name : Chen Sha Liu Yi San
Chinese Name : 辰砂六一散
Drug Formulation
Talc (white and waxy; finely ground, washed with water, and sun-dried) 3 liang; Licorice Root (top-grade powder, finely ground) 3 qian; Cinnabar (finely ground, washed with water) 3 qian; Borneol 3 fen (stir-fried together and mixed evenly).
Source
*Yi Tong*, Volume 91.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For smallpox lesions with excessive heat-toxin, characterized by delirium, craving for water, and red, purple, or black sunken lesions.
Instructions for Use
Dosage: 1 qian for children aged 2–3 years; 2 qian for 10-year-olds. In spring and fall, take with lampwick decoction; in summer, take with freshly drawn water.
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Chen Sha Liu Yi San,For smallpox lesions with excessive heat-toxin, characterized by delirium, craving for water, and red, purple, or black sunken lesions.