Trichosanthes and Burdock Decoction

Trichosanthes and Burdock Decoction,For breast abscesses and breast boils caused by stagnation of stomach fire, presenting with aversion to cold, high fever, redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes and Burdock Decoction

Chinese Name : 栝楼牛蒡汤

Drug Formulation

Trichosanthes seed kernels 1 qian, burdock seeds (roasted, ground) 1 qian, pollen 1 qian, Scutellaria baicalensis 1 qian, raw Gardenia fruit (ground) 1 qian, Forsythia fruit (seed removed) 1 qian, soapberry thorns 1 qian, honeysuckle 1 qian, licorice (raw) 1 qian, aged tangerine peel 1 qian, green tangerine peel 1 qian, Bupleurum root 0.5 fen.

Source

*Jin Jian*, Volume 66.

Benefits

For breast abscesses and breast boils caused by stagnation of stomach fire, presenting with aversion to cold, high fever, redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, then mix in 1 cup of cooked wine and stir well; take after meals.

Trichosanthes and Burdock Decoction,*Jin Jian*, Volume 66.,For breast abscesses and breast boils caused by stagnation of stomach fire, presenting with aversion to cold, high fever, redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

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