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Dingzhong Decoction,When smallpox lesions begin to subside, the toxin lies latent in the Yangming channel, damaging the spleen and stomach. In children with smallpox, this manifests as concurrent vomiting and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Dingzhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 定中汤

Drug Formulation

One lump of genuine yellow earth (soak in a bowl of boiling water; immediately cover with the bowl; let stand briefly before use. If cold, pour into a wine cup and warm by placing it in hot water. Use two wine cups to mix the medicine), 5 fen of cinnabar (finely ground), and 1 qian of realgar (finely ground).

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 7.

Benefits

When smallpox lesions begin to subside, the toxin lies latent in the Yangming channel, damaging the spleen and stomach. In children with smallpox, this manifests as concurrent vomiting and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Mix cinnabar and realgar evenly, then take it warm with yellow earth decoction and a small amount of sugar.

Dingzhong Decoction，From *Hui Chun*, Volume 7.，When smallpox lesions begin to subside, the toxin lies latent in the Yangming channel, damaging the spleen and stomach. In children with smallpox, this manifests as concurrent vomiting and diarrhea.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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