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Heaven and Earth Cistanche Decoction,For children with smallpox, where the Yangming channel is congested, the stomach is dry, and stools are hard, but purgation is not indicated.

Formulas Name : Heaven and Earth Cistanche Decoction

Chinese Name : 天地苁蓉汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 2 qian of Asparagus root, 1 qian of licorice, 3 qian of Cistanche, 2 qian of sesame seeds (roasted and ground), half a cup of white honey, 2 qian of donkey-hide gelatin, and 2 qian of Angelica root.

Source

From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For children with smallpox, where the Yangming channel is congested, the stomach is dry, and stools are hard, but purgation is not indicated.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water to yield 1 cup; divide into doses.

Heaven and Earth Cistanche Decoction,From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.,For children with smallpox, where the Yangming channel is congested, the stomach is dry, and stools are hard, but purgation is not indicated.

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