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Throat-Soothing and Detoxifying Decoction

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Throat-Soothing and Detoxifying Decoction,For children with smallpox or measles accompanied by sore throat.

Formulas Name : Throat-Soothing and Detoxifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 利咽解毒汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Sophora root, 1 qian 5 fen of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 1 qian of Arctium seed (roasted and ground), 1 qian of Scrophularia root, 1 qian of Platycodon root, 7 fen of Saposhnikovia root, and 5 fen of licorice root (raw).

Source

From *Records of the Transmission of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 19.

Benefits

For children with smallpox or measles accompanied by sore throat.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 slice of fresh ginger and decoct together; take slowly while warm in 2–3 divided doses a good while after a meal.

Throat-Soothing and Detoxifying Decoction,From *Records of the Transmission of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 19.,For children with smallpox or measles accompanied by sore throat.

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