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Gu Jin Decoction,In pediatric smallpox, during the stage of blister formation or scab formation, due to deficiency of central qi and instability of lung qi, toxic qi may flow into the large intestine, causing sudden, profuse bleeding.

Formulas Name : Gu Jin Decoction

Chinese Name : 固金汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of donkey-hide gelatin (stir-fried with clam powder), 1 qian of raw astragalus, 6 fen of white peony root (stir-fried), 6 fen of licorice, 7 fen of charred ginger, 7 fen of scutellaria (stir-fried), 5 fen of angelica root, and 7 fen of white atractylodes (stir-fried).

Source

From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In pediatric smallpox, during the stage of blister formation or scab formation, due to deficiency of central qi and instability of lung qi, toxic qi may flow into the large intestine, causing sudden, profuse bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Gu Jin Decoction，From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 2.，In pediatric smallpox, during the stage of blister formation or scab formation, due to deficiency of central qi and instability of lung qi, toxic qi may flow into the large intestine, causing sudden, profuse bleeding.

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