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Cimicifuga and Lithospermum Decoction,For sores and rashes belonging to the Yangming channel that do not erupt smoothly, accompanied by a long pulse.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Lithospermum Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻加紫草汤

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga, Pueraria root, Peony root, Licorice, and Lithospermum root—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Sores and Rashes*, cited in *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 265.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For sores and rashes belonging to the Yangming channel that do not erupt smoothly, accompanied by a long pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1 zhan of water; take while warm.

Cimicifuga and Lithospermum Decoction,From *Formulas for Sores and Rashes*, cited in *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 265.,For sores and rashes belonging to the Yangming channel that do not erupt smoothly, accompanied by a long pulse.

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