Four Ling and Five Peel Decoction

Four Ling and Five Peel Decoction,Edema following smallpox.

Formulas Name : Four Ling and Five Peel Decoction

Chinese Name : 四苓五皮饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria, Licorice, Ophiopogon, Scutellaria, Areca nut peel, White mulberry bark, Ginger peel, Poria peel, Dried tangerine peel, Polyporus, Alisma, Akebia, Talc, and Wood fragrant.

Source

*New Book on Smallpox Vaccination*, Volume 12.

Benefits

Edema following smallpox.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Four Ling and Five Peel Decoction,*New Book on Smallpox Vaccination*, Volume 12.,Edema following smallpox.

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