Licorice and Peony Decoction

Licorice and Peony Decoction,In children with burns, the entire body is covered with blisters resembling sesame or bean seeds; some may ooze pus, with symptoms alternating between pain and itching.

Formulas Name : Licorice and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘草芍药汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of licorice, half a liang of peony root, half a liang of white smilax, half a liang of scutellaria, half a liang of coptis, half a liang of phellodendron, and half a liang of sophora.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 6); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 408).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

In children with burns, the entire body is covered with blisters resembling sesame or bean seeds; some may ooze pus, with symptoms alternating between pain and itching.

Instructions for Use

Mix with honey and apply as a poultice—twice a day and once at night; it may also be used as a decoction for washing the affected area.

Licorice and Peony Decoction,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 6); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 408).,In children with burns, the entire body is covered with blisters resembling sesame or bean seeds; some may ooze pus, with symptoms alternating between pain and itching.

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