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Ginseng, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction

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Ginseng, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction,For smallpox lesions with deficiency of qi and blood, where the pustules are sunken and fail to rise, the blood is not bright red and vibrant, and although pus has formed, the skin remains soft and pale.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参归耆汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of Astragalus, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 8 fen of Licorice, 8 fen of Hawthorn, 8 fen of Safflower, 8 fen of Atractylodes macrocephala, and 3 fen of Cinnamon bark.

Source

From *Records of the Essentials of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions with deficiency of qi and blood, where the pustules are sunken and fail to rise, the blood is not bright red and vibrant, and although pus has formed, the skin remains soft and pale.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng, Angelica, and Astragalus Decoction,From *Records of the Essentials of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 10.,For smallpox lesions with deficiency of qi and blood, where the pustules are sunken and fail to rise, the blood is not bright red and vibrant, and although pus has formed, the skin remains soft and pale.

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