Kudzu Root Detoxification Decoction，*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.，Post-smallpox ocular complications (smallpox-induced keratoconjunctivitis). During the severe phase, patients experience high fever, headache with a sensation of redness and distension, uncontrollable hot tears, and photophobia.
Kudzu Root Detoxification Decoction
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Formulas Name : Kudzu Root Detoxification Decoction
Chinese Name : 葛根透毒汤
Drug Formulation
4 qian of Pueraria root, 3 qian of Forsythia, 3 qian of Polygonatum, 3 qian of Lonicera, 1.5 qian of Mint, 3 qian of Large Fritillary Bulb, 3 qian of Lycium Bark, 3 qian of Raw Rehmannia, 3 qian of Oyster Shell, 1 qian of Cicada Shed, 1.5 qian of Burdock Seed (roasted), and 0.5 fen of Licorice.
Source
*Clinical Notes on Ophthalmology*.
Benefits
Post-smallpox ocular complications (smallpox-induced keratoconjunctivitis). During the severe phase, patients experience high fever, headache with a sensation of redness and distension, uncontrollable hot tears, and photophobia.
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Kudzu Root Detoxification Decoction,Post-smallpox ocular complications (smallpox-induced keratoconjunctivitis). During the severe phase, patients experience high fever, headache with a sensation of redness and distension, uncontrollable hot tears, and photophobia.