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Nianjin Powder,For children with measles or smallpox on the verge of eruption, accompanied by high fever throughout the body, low spirits, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Nianjin Powder

Chinese Name : 捻金散

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Lithospermum root, half liang of Cimicifuga root, half liang of glutinous rice, 1 fen of licorice (roasted).

Source

*Ben Shi*, Volume 10.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with measles or smallpox on the verge of eruption, accompanied by high fever throughout the body, low spirits, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm; reuse the residue to prepare one more dose.

Nianjin Powder,*Ben Shi*, Volume 10.,For children with measles or smallpox on the verge of eruption, accompanied by high fever throughout the body, low spirits, and loss of appetite.

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