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Lithospermum Toxin-Resolving Decoction

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Lithospermum Toxin-Resolving Decoction,For cases where the smallpox has not yet erupted, accompanied by stagnant heat and discomfort.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum Toxin-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫草化毒汤

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum root 2 liang, dried tangerine peel 1 liang, Cimicifuga root 0.5 fen, licorice root 0.5 fen.

Source

*The Golden Mirror of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cases where the smallpox has not yet erupted, accompanied by stagnant heat and discomfort.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 1 bowl of water, add 3 cun of scallion whites, and decoct until reduced to 5 fen; adjust the dosage according to the child’s age. The rash will emerge once the qi is balanced.

Lithospermum Toxin-Resolving Decoction,*The Golden Mirror of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 4.,For cases where the smallpox has not yet erupted, accompanied by stagnant heat and discomfort.

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