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Forsythia Powder,Acne; facial lesions caused by lung fire and lung wind.

Formulas Name : Forsythia Powder

Chinese Name : 连翘散

Drug Formulation

7 fen of Forsythia, 7 fen of Chuanxiong, 7 fen of Angelica dahurica, 7 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis, 7 fen of Mulberry Bark, 7 fen of Coptis, 7 fen of Glehnia, 7 fen of Schizonepeta, 7 fen of Gardenia, 7 fen of Fritillaria, 7 fen of Licorice.

Source

*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 22.

Benefits

Acne; facial lesions caused by lung fire and lung wind.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water; take after meals.

Forsythia Powder,*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 22.,Acne; facial lesions caused by lung fire and lung wind.

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