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Forsythia Antiseptic Decoction,For cases where both the exterior and interior symptoms of an epidemic toxin have subsided, but residual swelling persists and pain has not abated.

Formulas Name : Forsythia Antiseptic Decoction

Chinese Name : 连翘消毒饮

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Forsythia, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Red Peony Root, 1 qian of Arctium lappa seeds, 1 qian of Peppermint, 1 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian of Licorice, 1 qian of Trifoliate Orange peel, 1 qian of Platycodon root, and 0.5 fen of Cimicifuga.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases where both the exterior and interior symptoms of an epidemic toxin have subsided, but residual swelling persists and pain has not abated.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Forsythia Antiseptic Decoction，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.，For cases where both the exterior and interior symptoms of an epidemic toxin have subsided, but residual swelling persists and pain has not abated.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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