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Tiao Yuan Qing Shen Decoction,After smallpox lesions have subsided, the spleen and stomach are weak, preventing scab formation, and the patient feels drowsy and sleepy.

Formulas Name : Tiao Yuan Qing Shen Decoction

Chinese Name : 调元清神汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Astragalus, Angelica sinensis, Ophiopogon, Dried Tangerine Peel, Licorice (roasted), Ziziphus jujuba seed, Coptis (roasted).

Source

From *Pian Yu Dou Zhen*, Volume 11.

Benefits

After smallpox lesions have subsided, the spleen and stomach are weak, preventing scab formation, and the patient feels drowsy and sleepy.

Instructions for Use

Use jujubes as a guide; decoct in water and take orally.

Tiao Yuan Qing Shen Decoction，From *Pian Yu Dou Zhen*, Volume 11.，After smallpox lesions have subsided, the spleen and stomach are weak, preventing scab formation, and the patient feels drowsy and sleepy.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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