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Ephedra and Cicada Shed Decoction

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Ephedra and Cicada Shed Decoction,Urticaria.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Cicada Shed Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄蝉蜕汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 6 g, Cicada Shedding 9 g, Sophora Flower 6 g, Coptis 3 g, Duckweed 9 g, Licorice 3 g.

Source

*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.

Benefits

Urticaria.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ephedra and Cicada Shed Decoction,*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology*.,Urticaria.

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