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Lithospermum and Cimicifuga Decoction,For children with rashes that are slow to appear or have not yet appeared.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫草升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of young Lithospermum root, half a liang of Cimicifuga root, and half a liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

*Yunqi Zi’s Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume 2.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For children with rashes that are slow to appear or have not yet appeared.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, add 50 grains of japonica rice, decoct in water, and take the decoction.

Lithospermum and Cimicifuga Decoction，*Yunqi Zi’s Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume 2.，For children with rashes that are slow to appear or have not yet appeared.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
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