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Lithospermum Antiseptic Decoction

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Lithospermum Antiseptic Decoction,Sore throat due to blood heat during smallpox or measles.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum Antiseptic Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫草消毒饮

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum root 1 qian, Forsythia fruit 1 qian, Schisandra fruit 1 qian, Schizonepeta 7 fen, licorice, and Sophora root.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Sore throat due to blood heat during smallpox or measles.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and drink while warm; take at any time.

Lithospermum Antiseptic Decoction,From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,Sore throat due to blood heat during smallpox or measles.

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