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Use the Four Saints Powder,For children with rashes that fail to erupt smoothly, as well as all adverse symptoms associated with the rash being suppressed.

Formulas Name : Use the Four Saints Powder

Chinese Name : 必用四圣散

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum root, Akebia stem (knots removed), licorice, and Trifoliate orange peel (white pith removed and stir-fried)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 10, citing *Simple and Effective Formulas*.

Benefits

For children with rashes that fail to erupt smoothly, as well as all adverse symptoms associated with the rash being suppressed.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose; decoct in 1 zhan of water and drink the decoction.

Use the Four Saints Powder,From *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, Volume 10, citing *Simple and Effective Formulas*.,For children with rashes that fail to erupt smoothly, as well as all adverse symptoms associated with the rash being suppressed.

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