Kushen Decoction for Bathing

Kushen Decoction for Bathing,For scabies and various skin sores in children.

Formulas Name : Kushen Decoction for Bathing

Chinese Name : 洗浴苦参汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Sophora flavescens, half a liang of Salvia miltiorrhiza, half a liang of Melia azedarach root, half a liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata (with the root tip removed), and 3 liang of [unidentified] root.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 90.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and mix them evenly.

Benefits

For scabies and various skin sores in children.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 dou of water, decoct until reduced to 5 sheng, strain out the residue, bathe the child in a well-sealed room, and pat dry with a clean cloth.

Kushen Decoction for Bathing,*Shenghui*, Volume 90.,For scabies and various skin sores in children.

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