Xiaochuan Dan

Xiaochuan Dan,A phlegm mass forms in the neck and nape, hard as stone; over time, it transforms into scrofula, oozing pus and blood. Before one mass has dissipated, another grows; before one has healed, another ulcerates—sometimes below the ear, sometimes in the clavicular fossa, or above and below the shoulder—spreading in a chain-like pattern, hence the name “Rat Sore” or “Chain Sore.”

Formulas Name : Xiaochuan Dan

Chinese Name : 消串丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of White Peony Root, 1 liang of White Atractylodes, 2 qian of Bupleurum, 3 qian of Trichosanthes Root, 5 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Tangerine Peel, 1 slice of Aconite, 1 qian of Licorice, 3 qian of Dandelion, and 5 qian of Purple-backed Daylily.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.

Benefits

A phlegm mass forms in the neck and nape, hard as stone; over time, it transforms into scrofula, oozing pus and blood. Before one mass has dissipated, another grows; before one has healed, another ulcerates—sometimes below the ear, sometimes in the clavicular fossa, or above and below the shoulder—spreading in a chain-like pattern, hence the name “Rat Sore” or “Chain Sore.”

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After taking 8 doses consecutively, the phlegm mass will gradually dissipate; after taking another 10 doses, the scrofula will be completely resolved; and after continuing treatment for another month, the patient will be fully cured. After recovery, take Liu Junzi Decoction as a follow-up measure to ensure the condition does not recur.

Xiaochuan Dan,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.,A phlegm mass forms in the neck and nape, hard as stone; over time, it transforms into scrofula, oozing pus and blood. Before one mass has dissipated, another grows; before one has healed, another ulcerates—sometimes below the ear, sometimes in the clavicular fossa, or above and below the shoulder—spreading in a chain-like pattern, hence the name “Rat Sore” or “Chain Sore.”

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