Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses

Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses,Intestinal abscess. Pain in the lower abdomen, aversion to cold, tightness in the abdomen, and inability to take a single step.

Formulas Name : Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses

Chinese Name : 消痈苍耳汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Xanthium seeds, 5 fen of licorice, 1 qian of apricot kernels, 1 qian of peppermint, and 1 qian of Trichosanthes fruit.

Source

*The Red Water Mystic Pearl*, Volume 25.

Benefits

Intestinal abscess. Pain in the lower abdomen, aversion to cold, tightness in the abdomen, and inability to take a single step.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 1 zhong each of water and wine, then drink. Apply the residue as a poultice to the navel; relief is seen after two doses.

Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses,*The Red Water Mystic Pearl*, Volume 25.,Intestinal abscess. Pain in the lower abdomen, aversion to cold, tightness in the abdomen, and inability to take a single step.

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