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Mullein Skin-Penetrating Decoction

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Mullein Skin-Penetrating Decoction,For smallpox with fever and uncomfortable eruptions, as well as cases where the pustules are sunken at the apex.

Formulas Name : Mullein Skin-Penetrating Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫草透肌汤

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum root 1 qian, Cimicifuga root 5 fen, Cowhage seed 8 fen, Saposhnikovia root 8 fen, Schizonepeta 8 fen, Astragalus root 8 fen, Licorice root 3 fen, Wood Fragrance 5 fen.

Source

From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 28.

Benefits

For smallpox with fever and uncomfortable eruptions, as well as cases where the pustules are sunken at the apex.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with ginger water and take orally.

Mullein Skin-Penetrating Decoction,From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 28.,For smallpox with fever and uncomfortable eruptions, as well as cases where the pustules are sunken at the apex.

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