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Peppermint and Schizonepeta Decoction

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Peppermint and Schizonepeta Decoction,For heat-induced skin lesions. In extremely cold weather, warming one’s hands by a fire may cause skin burns, resulting in lesions that develop into painful spasms.

Formulas Name : Peppermint and Schizonepeta Decoction

Chinese Name : 薄芥汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of mint, 2 qian of Chinese schizonepeta, and 2 qian of kudzu root.

Source

From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 13.

Benefits

For heat-induced skin lesions. In extremely cold weather, warming one’s hands by a fire may cause skin burns, resulting in lesions that develop into painful spasms.

Instructions for Use

Boil into one bowl of decoction and use it to wash the affected area. It will heal immediately.

Peppermint and Schizonepeta Decoction,From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 13.,For heat-induced skin lesions. In extremely cold weather, warming one’s hands by a fire may cause skin burns, resulting in lesions that develop into painful spasms.

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