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Er Lian Decoction,For infantile “fetal toxin” sores and boils, as well as all types of skin ulcers.

Formulas Name : Er Lian Decoction

Chinese Name : 二连汤

Drug Formulation

Hu Lian 8 fen, Chuan Huanglian 8 fen, Chuanxiong 8 fen, Tu Niuxi 1 qian 5 fen, Coix Seed 2 qian, Tu Fuling 3 qian.

Source

From *New Book on Treating Illnesses at Home*.

Benefits

For infantile “fetal toxin” sores and boils, as well as all types of skin ulcers.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Er Lian Decoction，From *New Book on Treating Illnesses at Home*.，For infantile “fetal toxin” sores and boils, as well as all types of skin ulcers.

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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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