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Danggui-Huanglian Decoction

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Danggui-Huanglian Decoction,For smallpox lesions that are grayish-white in color and do not itch.

Formulas Name : Danggui-Huanglian Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归黄连汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Coptis chinensis, Rehmannia glutinosa, Lonicera japonica, Polygonum multiflorum, Polygonum cuspidatum, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, Bombyx mori (dried), Moutan bark, Juncus effusus.

Source

*Yiren Compilation*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions that are grayish-white in color and do not itch.

Danggui-Huanglian Decoction,*Yiren Compilation*, Volume 3.,For smallpox lesions that are grayish-white in color and do not itch.

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