Trichosanthes Decoction

Trichosanthes Decoction,For boils occurring on the outer side of the leg.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Decoction

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌内托散

Drug Formulation

1 Trichosanthes fruit (half raw, half roasted), 5 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of Angelica sinensis root (tail section), 5 qian of myrrh, and 1 qian of licorice.

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For boils occurring on the outer side of the leg.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 bowls of yellow wine until reduced to 1 bowl; take before meals.

Trichosanthes Decoction,From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.,For boils occurring on the outer side of the leg.

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