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Enhanced Decoction for Cooling the Blood and Draining Dampness,Erysipelas on the dorsum of the foot caused by damp-heat descending to the lower extremities.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Decoction for Cooling the Blood and Draining Dampness

Chinese Name : 加味凉血利湿汤

Drug Formulation

Honeysuckle 1 liang, Dandelion 8 qian, Groundsel 1 liang, Red Peony Root 3 qian, Raw Rehmannia Root 5 qian, Isatis Leaf 1 liang, Phellodendron Bark 3 qian, Achyranthes Root 3 qian, Raw Gypsum 1 liang.

Source

Formula from *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*; name cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Erysipelas on the dorsum of the foot caused by damp-heat descending to the lower extremities.

Enhanced Decoction for Cooling the Blood and Draining Dampness，Formula from *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*; name cited in *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 2.，Erysipelas on the dorsum of the foot caused by damp-heat descending to the lower extremities.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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