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Aconite Decoction

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Aconite Decoction,Severe leprosy, purpura, and vitiligo.

Formulas Name : Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 乌头汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of wild Aconite, 1 liang of Ephedra root, 1 liang of Lycium bark, and 1 liang of magnesium sulfate.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Severe leprosy, purpura, and vitiligo.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 bucket of water with 1 he of Sichuan pepper, 30 scallions, and 1 liang of mugwort leaves until it has boiled for several dozen times. Mix thoroughly with 1 zhong of vinegar. Sit in a sealed room with the doors and windows sealed off. Drape a towel over your limbs. When the decoction is ready for bathing, bathe until you sweat profusely—sweat should emerge from your face like pearls. Sit or lie down for a short while until the sweat dries before putting on clothes. Avoid drafts for 5 days before bathing again. Repeat this 3–5 times; after each bath, take a dose of Huan Gu Dan.

Aconite Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 9.,Severe leprosy, purpura, and vitiligo.

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