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Peach and Plum Pill,For smallpox lesions that have already emerged but have not risen or erupted, remaining hidden beneath the skin; also for various symptoms of itching and rash.

Formulas Name : Peach and Plum Pill

Chinese Name : 桃梅丹

Drug Formulation

5 liang of plum blossoms, 2 qian of peach kernels, 5 qian of loofah, 2 qian of cinnabar, and 2 qian of licorice.

Source

From *Records of Smallpox and Measles* (Volume 14).

Benefits

For smallpox lesions that have already emerged but have not risen or erupted, remaining hidden beneath the skin; also for various symptoms of itching and rash.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 fen per dose, administered with Shen Su Decoction.

Peach and Plum Pill，From *Records of Smallpox and Measles* (Volume 14).，For smallpox lesions that have already emerged but have not risen or erupted, remaining hidden beneath the skin; also for various symptoms of itching and rash.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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