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Thorn Root Juice,For a child with “Zhutian Fire Rash”—a condition where sores form within one day and one night, starting on the back and gradually spreading to one side of the body, with lesions the size of a jujube and a bright red color—

Formulas Name : Thorn Root Juice

Chinese Name : 棘根汁

Drug Formulation

Thorn root.

Source

From *Qianjin*, Volume 22.

Benefits

For a child with “Zhutian Fire Rash”—a condition where sores form within one day and one night, starting on the back and gradually spreading to one side of the body, with lesions the size of a jujube and a bright red color—

Instructions for Use

Boil the thorn root thoroughly to extract the juice, then use it to wash the affected areas.

Thorn Root Juice，From *Qianjin*, Volume 22.，For a child with “Zhutian Fire Rash”—a condition where sores form within one day and one night, starting on the back and gradually spreading to one side of the body, with lesions the size of a jujube and a bright red color—

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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