Seven-Ingredient Life-Saving Decoction

Seven-Ingredient Life-Saving Decoction,For all types of abscesses and carbuncles characterized by deficiency of qi and blood, with a sunken, pale, and sagging skin surface.

Formulas Name : Seven-Ingredient Life-Saving Decoction

Chinese Name : 七味活命饮

Drug Formulation

Raw Astragalus 3 qian, Sichuan Lovage 3 qian, Honeysuckle 1 liang, Dandelion 1 liang, Chinese Angelica 8 qian, Pangolin Scale (roasted) 1 qian 5 fen, Soapberry Thorns 1 qian 5 fen.

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Abscesses*, Volume 9, citing *Mei’s Secrets*.

Benefits

For all types of abscesses and carbuncles characterized by deficiency of qi and blood, with a sunken, pale, and sagging skin surface.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose as above. Decoct in 3 jin of water in an earthenware pot until reduced by half; take while hot. Avoid drafts to induce sweating, and rest quietly.

Seven-Ingredient Life-Saving Decoction,From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Abscesses*, Volume 9, citing *Mei’s Secrets*.,For all types of abscesses and carbuncles characterized by deficiency of qi and blood, with a sunken, pale, and sagging skin surface.

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