Toxin-Eliminating Decoction

Toxin-Eliminating Decoction,Indicated for smallpox or measles with intense heat-toxin, resulting in purplish-black, dry, and withered lesions, accompanied by restlessness, fever, and constipation.

Formulas Name : Toxin-Eliminating Decoction

Chinese Name : 搜毒煎

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum root, Lycium bark, Arctium seeds, Scutellaria root, Akebia stem, Forsythia fruit, Cicada slough, and Peony root—all in equal parts.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Indicated for smallpox or measles with intense heat-toxin, resulting in purplish-black, dry, and withered lesions, accompanied by restlessness, fever, and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 1.5 zhong of water and take the decoction.

Toxin-Eliminating Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Indicated for smallpox or measles with intense heat-toxin, resulting in purplish-black, dry, and withered lesions, accompanied by restlessness, fever, and constipation.

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