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Sanxiao San,For cases where a goiter develops 3–4 days after the onset of smallpox.

Formulas Name : Sanxiao San

Chinese Name : 三消散

Drug Formulation

Pinellia, Angelica sinensis, Poria, Licorice, Akebia, Safflower, Raw Rehmannia, Peony, Arctium seeds, Trichosanthes root, Cicada slough, and Lampwick.

Source

*Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For cases where a goiter develops 3–4 days after the onset of smallpox.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Sanxiao San,*Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.,For cases where a goiter develops 3–4 days after the onset of smallpox.

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