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Itch-Relieving Decoction

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Itch-Relieving Decoction,For children with a full-body rash of hives, dense as silkworm eggs, accompanied by unbearable itching.

Formulas Name : Itch-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 清痒汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 5 fen, Fangfeng 5 fen, Jingjie 5 fen, Kushen 5 fen, Cicada Shed Skin 5 fen, Tribulus 5 fen (roasted), Stiff Silkworm 5 fen, Angelica 5 fen, Raw Rehmannia 5 fen, Red Peony Root 5 fen, Chuanxiong 5 fen, He Shou Wu 5 fen.

Source

From *The Complete Formulas for Preserving Life*, cited in Volume 3 of *The Collection of Immortal Remedies*.

Benefits

For children with a full-body rash of hives, dense as silkworm eggs, accompanied by unbearable itching.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the ingredients in water and take slowly in the evening.

Itch-Relieving Decoction,From *The Complete Formulas for Preserving Life*, cited in Volume 3 of *The Collection of Immortal Remedies*.,For children with a full-body rash of hives, dense as silkworm eggs, accompanied by unbearable itching.

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