Burdock, Licorice, and Tangerine Peel Decoction

Burdock, Licorice, and Tangerine Peel Decoction,For facial toxicity where external pathogens have been expelled, but the ears and neck remain swollen, with mild heat, no redness, and pain.

Formulas Name : Burdock, Licorice, and Tangerine Peel Decoction

Chinese Name : 牛蒡甘桔汤

Drug Formulation

Burdock Seeds 1 qian, Platycodon Root 1 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Trichosanthes Root 1 qian, Coptis Root 1 qian, Chuanxiong 1 qian, Red Peony Root 1 qian, Licorice Root 1 qian, Safflower 1 qian.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For facial toxicity where external pathogens have been expelled, but the ears and neck remain swollen, with mild heat, no redness, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Burdock, Licorice, and Tangerine Peel Decoction,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 4.,For facial toxicity where external pathogens have been expelled, but the ears and neck remain swollen, with mild heat, no redness, and pain.

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