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Platycodon, Licorice, and Gardenia Decoction

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Platycodon, Licorice, and Gardenia Decoction,For skin rashes accompanied by restlessness.

Formulas Name : Platycodon, Licorice, and Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 桔梗甘草栀子汤

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root half liang, licorice root half liang, gardenia seeds 2 qian and a half.

Source

From *Formulas for Sores and Rashes*, cited in *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 265.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For skin rashes accompanied by restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct with 1 zhan of water and take the decoction.

Platycodon, Licorice, and Gardenia Decoction,From *Formulas for Sores and Rashes*, cited in *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 265.,For skin rashes accompanied by restlessness.

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