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Yi Yuan Decoction,Measles, with a flushed face, fever, restlessness, and an inability to drink water.

Formulas Name : Yi Yuan Decoction

Chinese Name : 益元汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanlian, Zhimu, American Ginseng, Beimi, Maodong, Huangqin.

Source

From *Compendium of Measles Disorders*.

Benefits

Measles, with a flushed face, fever, restlessness, and an inability to drink water.

Yi Yuan Decoction，From *Compendium of Measles Disorders*.，Measles, with a flushed face, fever, restlessness, and an inability to drink water.

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