Purple Kudzu and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Purple Kudzu and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,For smallpox lesions accompanied by fever, aversion to cold, and body tremors: this indicates an inherent deficiency of exterior qi, where the pathogenic toxin of the lesions is unable to emerge and lingers between the skin pores, resulting from a struggle between pathogenic and healthy forces.

Formulas Name : Purple Kudzu and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫葛桂枝汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum, Pueraria root, Licorice, Notopterygium, Cinnamon bark, Burdock seeds (roasted), Ginseng, and Saposhnikovia.

Source

*Complete Book of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For smallpox lesions accompanied by fever, aversion to cold, and body tremors: this indicates an inherent deficiency of exterior qi, where the pathogenic toxin of the lesions is unable to emerge and lingers between the skin pores, resulting from a struggle between pathogenic and healthy forces.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 10 pieces of Bamboo Leaf and take with the decoction.

Purple Kudzu and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,*Complete Book of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 1.,For smallpox lesions accompanied by fever, aversion to cold, and body tremors: this indicates an inherent deficiency of exterior qi, where the pathogenic toxin of the lesions is unable to emerge and lingers between the skin pores, resulting from a struggle between pathogenic and healthy forces.

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