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Modified Zhong-Regulating Decoction

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Modified Zhong-Regulating Decoction,For cases where smallpox rashes should have appeared but have not, accompanied by internal deficiency.

Formulas Name : Modified Zhong-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减调中汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Astragalus membranaceus, licorice (roasted), Wood Fragrance, Cinnamomum cassia, Poria cocos, Agastache rugosa, Paeonia lactiflora (wine-fried), and dried tangerine peel.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For cases where smallpox rashes should have appeared but have not, accompanied by internal deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Use fresh ginger as a guide; decoct in water and take orally.

Modified Zhong-Regulating Decoction，*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 4.，For cases where smallpox rashes should have appeared but have not, accompanied by internal deficiency.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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