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.
Licorice and Peony Decoction
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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.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 4, 2026
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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.