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Indigo Decoction

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Indigo Decoction,For epidemic plagues and seasonal heat toxins causing restlessness and delirium, but not yet reaching the extreme of madness.

Formulas Name : Indigo Decoction

Chinese Name : 靛青饮

Drug Formulation

1 tablespoon of indigo.

Source

*Complete Book on the Treatment of Epidemics*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For epidemic plagues and seasonal heat toxins causing restlessness and delirium, but not yet reaching the extreme of madness.

Instructions for Use

Mix with freshly drawn well water and take orally.

Indigo Decoction,*Complete Book on the Treatment of Epidemics*, Volume 5.,For epidemic plagues and seasonal heat toxins causing restlessness and delirium, but not yet reaching the extreme of madness.

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