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Liuwei Decoction

Formulas Name : Liuwei Decoction

Chinese Name : 六味饮

Drug Formulation

Hawthorn (Shanzha) 1 qian, Lithospermum (Zicao) 1 qian, Burdock Seed (Niubangzi) 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian 2 fen, Schizonepeta (Jingjie) 1 qian 2 fen, Licorice (Gancao) 5 fen.

Source

From *Essentials of Great Vitality*, Volume 5.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Take this when smallpox is about to break out.

Liuwei Decoction，From *Essentials of Great Vitality*, Volume 5.，

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