formula | Toxin-Eliminating Powder Xiao Du San |
source | Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang Volume 10 |
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bubble_chart Composition Arctium lappa (Burdock Seed) 180 gm, Schizonepeta tenuifolia (Fineleaf Schizonepeta Spike) 30 gm, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Roasted Licorice Root) 60 gm
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Grind into coarse powder. Take 3 grams each time, boil with 200 ml of water until reduced to 140 ml, remove the dregs and take while warm, after meals. For children, administer according to their strength, giving small amounts gradually.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Dispersing wind and outthrusting rashes, removing toxin benifiting pharynx.
bubble_chart Indications
The child's rash has emerged but is not evenly distributed, and the toxic qi is congested, causing the rash to appear slowly, accompanied by high fever, restlessness, throat and diaphragm congestion, restless sleep, severe constipation; it also treats upper diaphragm congestion and heat, throat swelling and pain, and chest and diaphragm discomfort in both adults and children.
bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications
Diarrhea caused by sores and rashes should not be treated with this medication.