Blue-Purple Decoction

Blue-Purple Decoction,Boils or abscesses on the top of the foot, accompanied by pain and a prominent swelling.

Formulas Name : Blue-Purple Decoction

Chinese Name : 青紫饮

Drug Formulation

Achyranthes root 3 qian, Artemisia annua 3 qian, Viola yedoensis 1 liang, Scrophularia root 5 qian, Rosa rugosa root 5 qian, Angelica sinensis 5 qian, fried licorice root 2 qian, Poria 2 qian.

Source

Formula attributed to Master Peng Zhenjun, cited in Volume 6 of *The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*.

Benefits

Boils or abscesses on the top of the foot, accompanied by pain and a prominent swelling.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 3 bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl. Take several doses consecutively on an empty stomach; the abscess will surely subside. This formula is effective for both early-stage and already-ulcerated conditions.

Blue-Purple Decoction,Formula attributed to Master Peng Zhenjun, cited in Volume 6 of *The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*.,Boils or abscesses on the top of the foot, accompanied by pain and a prominent swelling.

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