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Washing and Scrubbing Decoction,For genital erosion.

Formulas Name : Washing and Scrubbing Decoction

Chinese Name : 洗搨汤

Drug Formulation

Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, dried lacquer 1 liang (boiled), Scutellaria baicalensis 2 liang, dried Rehmannia glutinosa 2 liang, Paeonia lactiflora 2 liang, Angelica sinensis 2 liang, softshell turtle shell 5 liang (roasted).

Source

From *Cui’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 34 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces.

Benefits

For genital erosion.

Instructions for Use

Boil 7 sheng of water until reduced to half; strain out the residue. Soak a piece of cotton or silk in the decoction and apply it to the affected area. Leave it on for a while, then replace it. Repeat twice daily.

Washing and Scrubbing Decoction，From *Cui’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 34 of *Wai Tai*.，For genital erosion.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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