Du Xi Decoction

Du Xi Decoction,For those who cannot control their consumption of alcohol and sexual indulgence, and who suddenly develop a hole in the foot from which blood oozes like a fine thread.

Formulas Name : Du Xi Decoction

Chinese Name : 杜隙汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 7 qian, Angelica sinensis 7 qian, Pangolin scale 1 piece (roasted over fire, ground into powder).

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For those who cannot control their consumption of alcohol and sexual indulgence, and who suddenly develop a hole in the foot from which blood oozes like a fine thread.

Instructions for Use

First, bring 3 sheng of rice vinegar to a rolling boil and soak both feet in it; this will immediately stop the bleeding. Then use this formula. Decoct the Ginseng and Angelica Decoction, mix it with the Pangolin Scale powder, and drink it; the condition will not recur.

Du Xi Decoction,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.,For those who cannot control their consumption of alcohol and sexual indulgence, and who suddenly develop a hole in the foot from which blood oozes like a fine thread.

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