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Decoction of Sophora Root

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Decoction of Sophora Root,For women with sores in the genital area accompanied by oozing pus and pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Sophora Root

Chinese Name : 苦参煎

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Sophora flavescens, 2.5 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 2.5 qian of Lycopodium clavatum, 2.5 qian of Schizonepeta tenuifolia, 2.5 qian of wild chrysanthemum, and 2.5 qian of Cnidium monnieri.

Source

From the “Appendix” to *Introduction to Obstetrics*, citing a formula by Zhou Xinding.

Benefits

For women with sores in the genital area accompanied by oozing pus and pain.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng and 6 he; use the decoction for fumigation and washing, and the condition will be cured.

Decoction of Sophora Root,From the “Appendix” to *Introduction to Obstetrics*, citing a formula by Zhou Xinding.,For women with sores in the genital area accompanied by oozing pus and pain.

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