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Qing Shou Decoction,For children with alopecia or sores caused by fetal toxins.

Formulas Name : Qing Shou Decoction

Chinese Name : 清首汤

Drug Formulation

Xuanshen 3 qian, raw licorice 1 qian, Poria 2 qian, Angelica dahurica 1 qian, Sophora flavescens root 5 fen, Lithospermum 1 qian, Phellodendron 1 qian, Vitex fruit 1 qian, Tribulus terrestris 1 qian, Pinellia 5 fen.

Source

From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For children with alopecia or sores caused by fetal toxins.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After taking 4 doses, apply Wofeng Dan externally.

Qing Shou Decoction，From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 9.，For children with alopecia or sores caused by fetal toxins.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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