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Enhanced Lung-Clearing Decoction

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Enhanced Lung-Clearing Decoction,For heat-toxin in the lungs that has spread to the skin, causing smallpox lesions with purplish or bloody blisters.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Lung-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味清肺饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Bupleurum, Apricot Kernel (peeled), Platycodon (top removed), Peony, Ephedra, Pinellia, Millet Husk (soaked in salt water, membrane removed, honey-fried), Licorice, Schisandra, Inula, Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted with wheat bran until pearl-like), White Mulberry Bark, Anemarrhena, Black Plum (soaked in water, black skin and pit removed).

Source

*Commentary on the Compilation of Smallpox Medicine*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For heat-toxin in the lungs that has spread to the skin, causing smallpox lesions with purplish or bloody blisters.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, 1 scallion, and 1.5 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm.

Enhanced Lung-Clearing Decoction,*Commentary on the Compilation of Smallpox Medicine*, Volume 3.,For heat-toxin in the lungs that has spread to the skin, causing smallpox lesions with purplish or bloody blisters.

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