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Gardenia, Acorus, and Poria Decoction

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Gardenia, Acorus, and Poria Decoction,In cases of smallpox in children, where heat-toxin gives rise to wind, resulting in a hoarse voice and inability to speak.

Formulas Name : Gardenia, Acorus, and Poria Decoction

Chinese Name : 栀子菖薄汤

Drug Formulation

Gardenia 1 qian 3 fen,1 qian 2 fen of Acorus tatarinowii, 1 qian 2 fen of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, 1 qian 1 fen of Sophora flavescens, 1 qian 1 fen of raw rhinoceros horn, 1 qian 1 fen of Coptis chinensis, 1 qian of Notopterygium incisum, 1 qian of Akebia trifoliata, 1 qian of white silkworm pupae, 1 qian of apricot kernels, 1 qian of Allium tuberosum seeds, 1 qian of mouse-sticky seeds, and 7 fen each of Cimicifuga heracleifolia, cicada slough, and mint.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

In cases of smallpox in children, where heat-toxin gives rise to wind, resulting in a hoarse voice and inability to speak.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, decocted in water, and taken on an empty stomach.

Gardenia, Acorus, and Poria Decoction,*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 5.,In cases of smallpox in children, where heat-toxin gives rise to wind, resulting in a hoarse voice and inability to speak.

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