Da Bao’an Decoction

Da Bao’an Decoction,For various eruptions on the head and neck, abscesses, malignant sores, and cases where severe toxins have already ruptured, resulting in profuse discharge of pus and fluid; deficiency of qi and blood; mental fatigue; loss of appetite; restlessness whether sitting or lying down; irritability and insomnia; calmness during the day but fever at night; and thirst due to deficient yang.

Formulas Name : Da Bao’an Decoction

Chinese Name : 大保安汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Panax ginseng, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora,Cornus officinalis 1 qian, Astragalus membranaceus 1 qian, Dioscorea opposita 1 qian, Moutan bark 1 qian, Prepared Rehmannia root 1 qian, Schisandra chinensis 1 qian, Cinnamomum cassia 5 fen, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 5 fen, Ophiopogon japonicus 5 fen, Prepared Aconite root 5 fen, Roasted ginger 3 slices, Jujube 2 pieces, Lotus seed 7 pieces.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For various eruptions on the head and neck, abscesses, malignant sores, and cases where severe toxins have already ruptured, resulting in profuse discharge of pus and fluid; deficiency of qi and blood; mental fatigue; loss of appetite; restlessness whether sitting or lying down; irritability and insomnia; calmness during the day but fever at night; and thirst due to deficient yang.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take before or after meals.

Da Bao’an Decoction,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,For various eruptions on the head and neck, abscesses, malignant sores, and cases where severe toxins have already ruptured, resulting in profuse discharge of pus and fluid; deficiency of qi and blood; mental fatigue; loss of appetite; restlessness whether sitting or lying down; irritability and insomnia; calmness during the day but fever at night; and thirst due to deficient yang.

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