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Poria, Cinnamon, Ginseng, Licorice, and Astragalus Decoction

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Poria, Cinnamon, Ginseng, Licorice, and Astragalus Decoction,For smallpox lesions that have ulcerated without forming scabs.

Formulas Name : Poria, Cinnamon, Ginseng, Licorice, and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 苓桂参甘黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of licorice, 3 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Cinnamomum twig, 3 qian of Astragalus.

Source

From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions that have ulcerated without forming scabs.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in running water until reduced to half a cup; take while warm.

Poria, Cinnamon, Ginseng, Licorice, and Astragalus Decoction,From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.,For smallpox lesions that have ulcerated without forming scabs.

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