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Licorice, Platycodon, and Gardenia Decoction

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Licorice, Platycodon, and Gardenia Decoction,Restlessness and insomnia due to smallpox.

Formulas Name : Licorice, Platycodon, and Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘桔加栀子汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon, licorice, and gardenia, each in equal parts.

Source

*Complete Record of Medical Works*, Volume 493.

Benefits

Restlessness and insomnia due to smallpox.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Licorice, Platycodon, and Gardenia Decoction,*Complete Record of Medical Works*, Volume 493.,Restlessness and insomnia due to smallpox.

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