Toxin-Extracting Decoction,From *Handbook for the Care of Infants*, Volume 2.,For wind-heat toxins rising upward, causing swelling and pain in the head and neck, convulsions, and the appearance of rashes.
Toxin-Extracting Decoction
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Formulas Name : Toxin-Extracting Decoction
Chinese Name : 拔毒饮
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Tianhuafen (with coarse skin removed), half a liang of raw dried Rehmannia (thoroughly washed), half a liang of Angelica dahurica, half a liang of Angelica sinensis root tips (washed with wine), half a liang of Platycodon grandiflorus (chopped into slices and stir-fried with honey water), and half a liang of licorice.
Source
From *Handbook for the Care of Infants*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For wind-heat toxins rising upward, causing swelling and pain in the head and neck, convulsions, and the appearance of rashes.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; take while warm, at any time.
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Toxin-Extracting Decoction,For wind-heat toxins rising upward, causing swelling and pain in the head and neck, convulsions, and the appearance of rashes.