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Scrophularia Toxin-Resolving Decoction,Residual toxins from smallpox, manifesting as red, fiery rashes or nodules; smallpox-like macules; internal and external heat.

Formulas Name : Scrophularia Toxin-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 玄参化毒汤

Drug Formulation

Red Peony Root, Scrophularia, Angelica Root (tail), Gypsum, Forsythia, Raw Rehmannia, Lycium Bark, Safflower (wine-fried), Schizonepeta Spikes, Fangfeng, Akebia.

Source

From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Residual toxins from smallpox, manifesting as red, fiery rashes or nodules; smallpox-like macules; internal and external heat.

Instructions for Use

Add Dan Zhu Ye, decoct in water, and take orally.

Scrophularia Toxin-Resolving Decoction，From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.，Residual toxins from smallpox, manifesting as red, fiery rashes or nodules; smallpox-like macules; internal and external heat.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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