Decoction for Clearing Pathogenic Factors and Relieving Suffering，From *Miscellaneous Remarks on Treating Uncommon Conditions: Essential Formulas for Emergency Use*.，When the heat and toxins from acne descend into the large intestine, causing the pathogenic toxins to obstruct the bowel, resulting in a desire to defecate that cannot be fulfilled, accompanied by an unbearably foul-smelling discharge.
Decoction for Clearing Pathogenic Factors and Relieving Suffering
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Pathogenic Factors and Relieving Suffering
Chinese Name : 涤邪救苦汤
Drug Formulation
Coptis, Rhubarb, Burdock, Safflower, Talc, Akebia, Cicada Shedding, Schizonepeta, Alisma, Green Tangerine Peel, Red Peony Root, Hawthorn.
Source
From *Miscellaneous Remarks on Treating Uncommon Conditions: Essential Formulas for Emergency Use*.
Benefits
When the heat and toxins from acne descend into the large intestine, causing the pathogenic toxins to obstruct the bowel, resulting in a desire to defecate that cannot be fulfilled, accompanied by an unbearably foul-smelling discharge.
Instructions for Use
Add 20 stalks of lampwick, decoct with equal parts yin and yang water, and take orally.
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Decoction for Clearing Pathogenic Factors and Relieving Suffering,When the heat and toxins from acne descend into the large intestine, causing the pathogenic toxins to obstruct the bowel, resulting in a desire to defecate that cannot be fulfilled, accompanied by an unbearably foul-smelling discharge.