Shi Dan Decoction

Shi Dan Decoction,Shoulder abscesses extending to the back often occur in people who engage in heavy physical labor and carrying loads, causing the qi and blood in the shoulders and back to become stagnant. When further exposed to cold, heat, wind, and dampness, blood stasis and heat combine to form a toxic condition.

Formulas Name : Shi Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 释担汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of honeysuckle, 1 liang of Poria cocos, 5 qian of Lo Lu, 5 qian of Angelica sinensis, and 8 liang of jujubes.

Source

From *Yilin Zuanyao*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Shoulder abscesses extending to the back often occur in people who engage in heavy physical labor and carrying loads, causing the qi and blood in the shoulders and back to become stagnant. When further exposed to cold, heat, wind, and dampness, blood stasis and heat combine to form a toxic condition.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with wine and take orally.

Shi Dan Decoction,From *Yilin Zuanyao*, Volume 10.,Shoulder abscesses extending to the back often occur in people who engage in heavy physical labor and carrying loads, causing the qi and blood in the shoulders and back to become stagnant. When further exposed to cold, heat, wind, and dampness, blood stasis and heat combine to form a toxic condition.

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