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Kushen Decoction,For tinea versicolor and skin rashes.

Formulas Name : Kushen Decoction

Chinese Name : 苦参饮

Drug Formulation

5 jin of white bark from Sophora root.

Source

From *Shenghui*, cited in Volume 111 of *Puji Fang*.

Processing

Chop the above ingredient finely, to the size of sesame seeds, and store in a raw silk bag. Soak in 3 dou of good wine for 7 days in winter and 4 days in summer.

Benefits

For tinea versicolor and skin rashes.

Instructions for Use

Drink 2–3 he of the warm decoction each time, gradually increasing the dose to 5–7 he; take twice daily and once at night.

Kushen Decoction,From *Shenghui*, cited in Volume 111 of *Puji Fang*.,For tinea versicolor and skin rashes.

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