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Four Sages Detoxifying Decoction

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Four Sages Detoxifying Decoction,For smallpox with fever, or itching during the serous stage; or for cases where the patient is able to eat and drink but has hard stools.

Formulas Name : Four Sages Detoxifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 四圣解毒汤

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum, Akebia, Fructus Aurantii, Astragalus, Cinnamomum, Rheum (wine-fried).

Source

*Complete Book on Smallpox and Rashes*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For smallpox with fever, or itching during the serous stage; or for cases where the patient is able to eat and drink but has hard stools.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Four Sages Detoxifying Decoction,*Complete Book on Smallpox and Rashes*, Volume 1.,For smallpox with fever, or itching during the serous stage; or for cases where the patient is able to eat and drink but has hard stools.

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