Astragalus and Rooster’s Head Decoction

Astragalus and Rooster’s Head Decoction,Boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Rooster’s Head Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆鸡首煎

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 2 fen, Astragalus (raw) 3 qian, Coptis rhizome 1 qian, Chuanxiong 8 fen, Angelica root 1.5 qian, Hualijuhong 1.5 qian, Red Peony root 1.5 qian, Rooster head 1 (washed with wine, feathers removed).

Source

*Illustrated Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Boils and abscesses.

Astragalus and Rooster’s Head Decoction,*Illustrated Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 1.,Boils and abscesses.

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