Decoction for Regulating the Essence and Eliminating Toxins，*Records on Smallpox and Measles* (Dou Zhen Chuan Xin Lu), Volume 19.，Smallpox. In cases where fever precedes the eruption of smallpox by 1–2 days, and the lesions first appear on the forehead, temples, or between the eyebrows; or where they erupt simultaneously and densely; or where they are dry, withered, and purplish-black; or where they form patches without distinct granules—all these are caused by stagnation of blood and qi, allowing toxic qi to run rampant.
Decoction for Regulating the Essence and Eliminating Toxins
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Regulating the Essence and Eliminating Toxins
Chinese Name : 调元化毒汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of raw Astragalus membranaceus, 8 fen of Angelica sinensis root (washed with wine), 7 fen of Arctium lappa seeds (roasted and ground), 3 fen of Panax ginseng, 7 fen of Paeonia lactiflora root (washed with wine), 7 fen of Forsythia suspensa (seed removed), 7 fen of Akebia trifoliata, 5 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis (roasted with wine), 2 fen of Coptis chinensis (roasted with wine), 7 fen of Saposhnikovia divaricata,Schizonepeta 0.7 fen, Platycodon 0.6 fen, Peucedanum 1 qian 2 fen, Cicada Sheds 12 pieces (heads and legs removed), Safflower 0.3 fen (washed with wine), Lithospermum Root 0.5 fen (washed with wine, ground into powder), Raw Rehmannia 1 qian (washed with wine), Hawthorn Fruit 1 qian, Licorice 0.2 fen (raw, peeled).
Source
*Records on Smallpox and Measles* (Dou Zhen Chuan Xin Lu), Volume 19.
Benefits
Smallpox. In cases where fever precedes the eruption of smallpox by 1–2 days, and the lesions first appear on the forehead, temples, or between the eyebrows; or where they erupt simultaneously and densely; or where they are dry, withered, and purplish-black; or where they form patches without distinct granules—all these are caused by stagnation of blood and qi, allowing toxic qi to run rampant.
Instructions for Use
Add 1 slice of fresh ginger, decoct together, and take while warm.
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Decoction for Regulating the Essence and Eliminating Toxins,Smallpox. In cases where fever precedes the eruption of smallpox by 1–2 days, and the lesions first appear on the forehead, temples, or between the eyebrows; or where they erupt simultaneously and densely; or where they are dry, withered, and purplish-black; or where they form patches without distinct granules—all these are caused by stagnation of blood and qi, allowing toxic qi to run rampant.