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Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Eliminating Toxins

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Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Eliminating Toxins,For cases where smallpox toxin is congested in the lungs, causing a hoarse voice, throat pain, restlessness, thirst, high fever, and failure of the smallpox blisters to erupt.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Eliminating Toxins

Chinese Name : 清金攻毒饮

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root, licorice root, burdock root, rhubarb, scrophularia root, xanthii root, hawthorn fruit, Sophora root, triturated citrus peel, Schizonepeta spikelets, cicada slough, dried silkworm, and rush fiber—all in equal parts.

Source

*The Golden Mirror of Smallpox and Rash*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases where smallpox toxin is congested in the lungs, causing a hoarse voice, throat pain, restlessness, thirst, high fever, and failure of the smallpox blisters to erupt.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Clearing the Metal and Eliminating Toxins,*The Golden Mirror of Smallpox and Rash*, Volume 2.,For cases where smallpox toxin is congested in the lungs, causing a hoarse voice, throat pain, restlessness, thirst, high fever, and failure of the smallpox blisters to erupt.

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