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Decoction for Dispelling Wind and Clearing Heat,Toad Plague. The skin all over the body resembles that of a toad; this condition is entirely attributable to wind-heat.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Wind and Clearing Heat

Chinese Name : 疏风清热饮

Drug Formulation

2–3 qian of Notopterygium, 2–3 qian of Saposhnikovia, 2–3 qian of Schizonepeta, 2–3 qian of Scutellaria, 2–3 qian of Licorice.

Source

*Yu’an*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Toad Plague. The skin all over the body resembles that of a toad; this condition is entirely attributable to wind-heat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Dispelling Wind and Clearing Heat，*Yu’an*, Volume 2.，Toad Plague. The skin all over the body resembles that of a toad; this condition is entirely attributable to wind-heat.

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