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Lithospermum and Akebia Powder,For smallpox with fever and scanty, reddish urine.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum and Akebia Powder

Chinese Name : 紫草木通散

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum root and Akebia stem (peeled), Coptis rhizome (peeled, stir-fried with wine), Arctium root (stir-fried), Plantain seed, Licorice root, Poria, and Peucedanum root—each in equal parts.

Source

From *The New Book on Smallpox Vaccination*, Volume 12.

Benefits

For smallpox with fever and scanty, reddish urine.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Lithospermum and Akebia Powder，From *The New Book on Smallpox Vaccination*, Volume 12.，For smallpox with fever and scanty, reddish urine.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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