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Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang (Cimicifuga and Kudzu Decoction) 升麻葛根湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Release the Exterior
Diagnosis	Externally-contracted heat collecting in the Lungs and Stomach
Action	Release the muscle layer and vent rashes
Indication	Early-stage measles or rashes that do not surface evenly, headache, generalized body aches, sneezing, coughing, red eyes, tearing, thirst, T: red and dry
Remarks	CI: rashes that surfaces evenly, as this may cause exterior def.Not for measles toxin sinking internally with SOB, rough breathing, coughing & wheezing.Caution: warm pathogen heat diseases.
Ingredients	Sheng Ma (tested) (6 g) Ge Gen (tested) (9 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (3 g) Chi Shao (Organic) (9 g)

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