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Great Tonifying and Spot-Clearing Decoction,For the onset of smallpox, when the skin is tender and prone to breaking. Prevents itching and blisters from collapsing.

Formulas Name : Great Tonifying and Spot-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 大补快斑汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Fried Astragalus, Whole Angelica, Large Ligusticum, Red Peony Root, Huai Rehmannia, Arctium Seed, Fried Licorice, Northern Fangfeng, Forsythia Fruit, Willow, Yang, and Cinnamon.

Source

From *Collected Works on Pediatric Medicine*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For the onset of smallpox, when the skin is tender and prone to breaking. Prevents itching and blisters from collapsing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Great Tonifying and Spot-Clearing Decoction，From *Collected Works on Pediatric Medicine*, Volume 5.，For the onset of smallpox, when the skin is tender and prone to breaking. Prevents itching and blisters from collapsing.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
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