Four Sages Rapid-Spot Decoction

Four Sages Rapid-Spot Decoction,For smallpox or carbuncles accompanied by restlessness, abdominal distension, shortness of breath, thirst, skin darkening, and blood deficiency with obstruction.

Formulas Name : Four Sages Rapid-Spot Decoction

Chinese Name : 四圣快斑汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Safflower (fried with wine), Lithospermum root, Ephedra (fried with wine until charred black), Akebia, Arctium seeds, Luffa (with stem, charred until carbonized), Forsythia, Cinnabar, Charred human feces (Luffa, Cinnabar, and human feces should be ground separately and added to the formula).

Source

*Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For smallpox or carbuncles accompanied by restlessness, abdominal distension, shortness of breath, thirst, skin darkening, and blood deficiency with obstruction.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Four Sages Rapid-Spot Decoction,*Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.,For smallpox or carbuncles accompanied by restlessness, abdominal distension, shortness of breath, thirst, skin darkening, and blood deficiency with obstruction.

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