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Lithospermum Spot-Reversing Powder

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Lithospermum Spot-Reversing Powder,For children with slow-erupting rashes, or rashes that have receded, with toxic qi entering the abdomen.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum Spot-Reversing Powder

Chinese Name : 紫草回斑散

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum root, Astragalus, white mulberry bark, Akebia stem, Fructus Aurantii, and Atractylodes—each in equal parts.

Source

*Collection of Infant Care*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with slow-erupting rashes, or rashes that have receded, with toxic qi entering the abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add half a zhan each of water and wine, along with a small amount of musk, and decoct together before taking.

Lithospermum Spot-Reversing Powder，*Collection of Infant Care*.，For children with slow-erupting rashes, or rashes that have receded, with toxic qi entering the abdomen.

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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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