Licorice, Platycodon, and Cimicifuga Decoction

Licorice, Platycodon, and Cimicifuga Decoction,For children with a rash about to break through, accompanied by fever and a sore throat.

Formulas Name : Licorice, Platycodon, and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘草桔梗升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Licorice: half liang; Platycodon: 1 liang; Cimicifuga: half liang.

Source

*Yunqi Zi Baoming Ji*, Volume 2.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For children with a rash about to break through, accompanied by fever and a sore throat.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; decoct in water.

Licorice, Platycodon, and Cimicifuga Decoction,*Yunqi Zi Baoming Ji*, Volume 2.,For children with a rash about to break through, accompanied by fever and a sore throat.

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