Modified Eight-Ingredient Decoction

Modified Eight-Ingredient Decoction,For cases where qi and blood are inherently deficient, unable to carry the toxin to the surface, resulting in smallpox eruptions appearing 4–6 days past the expected time.

Formulas Name : Modified Eight-Ingredient Decoction

Chinese Name : 增损八物汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Astragalus, Atractylodes, Licorice, Angelica, Ligusticum, Arctium seeds (roasted), Schizonepeta spikes, Red Peony, Saposhnikovia, Forsythia, Platycodon, Pueraria root.

Source

From *Pian Yu Dou Zhen*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For cases where qi and blood are inherently deficient, unable to carry the toxin to the surface, resulting in smallpox eruptions appearing 4–6 days past the expected time.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Modified Eight-Ingredient Decoction,From *Pian Yu Dou Zhen*, Volume 7.,For cases where qi and blood are inherently deficient, unable to carry the toxin to the surface, resulting in smallpox eruptions appearing 4–6 days past the expected time.

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