Search for Herbal Teas Recipes by Symptom:

Toxin-Eliminating Decoction

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.

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.

More Herbs Formulas

Needle Sand Stomach-Harmonizing Powder

Needle Sand Stomach-Harmonizing Powder,Formula from *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Ben Cao Gang Mu), Volume 8, citing *Zhai Xuan Fang*; name found in *Guan Ju Fang Yao Bu*, Volume 3.,For spleen-exhaustion-induced jaundice.

Bitter Bamboo Leaf Powder

Bitter Bamboo Leaf Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 89.,For children with a drooping corneal opacity.

Pu Suo Si Wu Decoction

Pu Suo Si Wu Decoction,*Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynecology*, Volume 2.,Persistent lochia after childbirth.

Turtle Shell, Cypress, and Rehmannia Decoction

Turtle Shell, Cypress, and Rehmannia Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,

Boiled Pork Stomach Powder

Boiled Pork Stomach Powder,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 6.,

Ear-Clarifying Pills

Ear-Clarifying Pills,From *Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 13, citing *Gong’s Prescriptions Based on Clinical Experience*.,For all types of deafness.

Formula for Painful Diarrhea

Formula for Painful Diarrhea,*Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2,Tonifies the spleen and drains the liver. Treats liver hyperactivity with spleen deficiency, intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain, loose stools, abdominal pain upon defecation, a thin white tongue coating, and an irregular pulse at both Guan positions—string-like yet slow.

Ruyuang Powder

Ruyuang Powder,*Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 430.,Pediatric “Tian Diao” syndrome, characterized by high fever, rolling of the eyes, convulsions of the hands and feet, and the head and eyes tilting backward. Caused by the wet nurse consuming excessive hot foods that accumulate toxins, leading to phlegm obstructing the meridians, compounded by wind-pathogen invasion.

Dried Jujube Formula

Dried Jujube Formula,Formula from *Shengji Zonglu* (Compendium of Divine Remedies), Volume 74; name cited in *Puji Fang* (Formulas for Universal Relief), Volume 208.,Watery diarrhea.

Guanyin Whole Scorpion Powder

Guanyin Whole Scorpion Powder,From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 64.,For children with external invasion of wind-cold and internal injury to the spleen and stomach, leading to unceasing vomiting and diarrhea, which subsequently develops into chronic convulsions.

Decoction for Severe Stroke

Decoction for Severe Stroke,From *The Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.,Chen Han.

Formula for Treating Euphorbia

Formula for Treating Euphorbia,*Shenghui*, Volume 49.,Masses and masses, wheezing and coughing, abdominal pain (??), reduced appetite, and weakness in the limbs.

Decoction of Qin Jiao

Decoction of Qin Jiao,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 195, citing *The Holy Beneficence*.,Jaundice. Yellowing of the body and face, as well as yellowing of the fingernails and urine, accompanied by restlessness and agitation.

Dried Medicinal Ingredients

Dried Medicinal Ingredients,Formula from *Compendium of Medical Principles*, Volume 27; name cited in *Complete Record of the Medical Section*, Volume 208.,Hemorrhoids.

Coptis and Dried Ginger Decoction

Coptis and Dried Ginger Decoction,Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2; name cited in *Medical Compendium*, Volume 36.,For dysentery.

Xianru Pills

Xianru Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.,For heat accumulation in the Upper Jiao, with frequent drowsiness during the day.

Sour Jujube Seed Porridge

Sour Jujube Seed Porridge,From *Shenghui*, Volume 96.,Stroke; wind-induced cold and stiffness in the tendons and bones; or heart-related restlessness, thirst, and inability to sleep. Senile insomnia, palpitations, and spontaneous or night sweats.

Aconite Cake

Aconite Cake,*Elucidations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 3.,For ulcers where deficiency of qi and blood prevents healing, or where an invasion of wind-pathogen prevents the proper circulation of qi and blood to the affected area, thereby hindering healing.

Toad Palace Pills

Toad Palace Pills,From *Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 51, citing *The Secret Treasures of Heaven and Earth*.,

Raw Rhino Horn and Rehmannia Decoction

Raw Rhino Horn and Rehmannia Decoction,From *The Complete Book of Saving Lives in the Department of Measles*, Volume 4.,Treats “Galloping Tooth Scab.” After measles, the gums turn black and rot, the tissue decays and bleeds, and the breath emits a foul, overpowering odor.

Double-Relief Diaphragm-Cooling Powder

Double-Relief Diaphragm-Cooling Powder,From *The Complete Book on the Treatment of Rashes*, Volume 2.,Post-rash shortness of breath, heat and restlessness in the chest and diaphragm, thirst with a desire to drink water, constipation, dry teeth and parched lips, yellow-black tongue coating.

Miraculous Light-Foot Pills

Miraculous Light-Foot Pills,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,Relieves rheumatic arthralgia, weakness and stiffness in the legs and knees, pain in the lower back and legs, swelling and fullness in the shins, numbness and loss of sensation, or persistent sores.

Seven-Generation Pills

Seven-Generation Pills,From *The Collection of Immortal Prescriptions*, Volume 1, citing *Simple and Convenient Remedies*.,Blood-related conditions with jaundice and swelling.

Leiwan Decoction

Leiwan Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 5.,Sudden fever and chills in children, or restlessness due to fever in children.

Peony, Licorice, and Aconite Decoction

Peony, Licorice, and Aconite Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For cases of typhoid fever where, after sweating, both yin and yang are deficient, resulting in a return of aversion to cold; or for cases of skin ulcers where sweating has caused spasms; or for cases where the disease has not resolved after sweating, with clear urine, normal … Read more