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Mulberry Worm Decoction

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Mulberry Worm Decoction,Smallpox. Qi deficiency with excessive toxin, resulting in white pustules that fail to rise.

Formulas Name : Mulberry Worm Decoction

Chinese Name : 桑虫浆

Drug Formulation

1–2 live silkworms from a mulberry tree.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Smallpox. Qi deficiency with excessive toxin, resulting in white pustules that fail to rise.

Instructions for Use

Steam them with fermented rice wine until cooked, then pound and strain the mixture, and take it all at once.

Mulberry Worm Decoction,From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,Smallpox. Qi deficiency with excessive toxin, resulting in white pustules that fail to rise.

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