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Ginseng, Licorice, Cinnamon, Aconite, Safflower, and Indigo Decoction,For smallpox or carbuncles that are hard as stone.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Licorice, Cinnamon, Aconite, Safflower, and Indigo Decoction

Chinese Name : 参甘桂附红蓝汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of licorice, 3 qian of Poria, 1 qian of cinnamon twig, 2 qian of aconite, 3 qian of perilla leaf, 1 qian of safflower.

Source

From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For smallpox or carbuncles that are hard as stone.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water to half a cup; take while warm. First puncture the affected area with a silver needle, then take this decoction.

Ginseng, Licorice, Cinnamon, Aconite, Safflower, and Indigo Decoction,From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.,For smallpox or carbuncles that are hard as stone.

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