Erhuang Dan

Erhuang Dan,For rashes that are suppressed and fail to erupt, or where the rash has already appeared but is blocked by wind-cold, or where exposure to cold has prevented the rash from breaking through, accompanied by shortness of breath, agitation, and confusion.

Formulas Name : Erhuang Dan

Chinese Name : 二黄丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of realgar, 1 liang of ephedra.

Source

From *Selected Essentials on Rash Diseases*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills with hot water.

Benefits

For rashes that are suppressed and fail to erupt, or where the rash has already appeared but is blocked by wind-cold, or where exposure to cold has prevented the rash from breaking through, accompanied by shortness of breath, agitation, and confusion.

Instructions for Use

Patients aged 10 and older should take 1 qian; those under 10 should take 5 fen.

Erhuang Dan,From *Selected Essentials on Rash Diseases*.,For rashes that are suppressed and fail to erupt, or where the rash has already appeared but is blocked by wind-cold, or where exposure to cold has prevented the rash from breaking through, accompanied by shortness of breath, agitation, and confusion.

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