Half-Branch Lotus Decoction

Half-Branch Lotus Decoction,Highly toxic; treats back abscesses, “opposite-mouth” abscesses, winter melon abscesses, and “horse-riding” abscesses. For early-stage abscesses, it dissolves them; for fully formed ones, it induces rupture, though pus discharge is minimal.

Formulas Name : Half-Branch Lotus Decoction

Chinese Name : 半枝莲饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Rat’s-tooth Half-branch Lotus.

Source

From *Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 5, citing *The Mirror of a Hundred Herbs*.

Benefits

Highly toxic; treats back abscesses, “opposite-mouth” abscesses, winter melon abscesses, and “horse-riding” abscesses. For early-stage abscesses, it dissolves them; for fully formed ones, it induces rupture, though pus discharge is minimal.

Instructions for Use

Pound to extract juice, mix with aged wine, and drink. Apply the residue to the affected area, induce sweating, and the condition will be cured.

Half-Branch Lotus Decoction,From *Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 5, citing *The Mirror of a Hundred Herbs*.,Highly toxic; treats back abscesses, “opposite-mouth” abscesses, winter melon abscesses, and “horse-riding” abscesses. For early-stage abscesses, it dissolves them; for fully formed ones, it induces rupture, though pus discharge is minimal.

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