Eight-Leaf Decoction

Eight-Leaf Decoction,Yin (hidden parasites).

Formulas Name : Eight-Leaf Decoction

Chinese Name : 八叶汤

Drug Formulation

Cypress leaves, Artemisia annua leaves, castor leaves, honeysuckle leaves, peach leaves, willow leaves, locust leaves, and mugwort leaves—each in equal parts.

Source

*Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Yin (hidden parasites).

Instructions for Use

Decoct into a decoction for fumigation and washing.

Eight-Leaf Decoction,*Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 4.,Yin (hidden parasites).

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