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Astragalus, Cinnamon Bark, and Bupleurum Wine Decoction

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Astragalus, Cinnamon Bark, and Bupleurum Wine Decoction,Also indicated for bone abscesses characterized by hard, diffuse swelling where the skin color is indistinguishable, pain when walking, and severe tenderness on palpation.

Formulas Name : Astragalus, Cinnamon Bark, and Bupleurum Wine Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆肉桂柴胡酒煎汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 2 qian, Angelica sinensis tips 2 qian, Bupleurum 1 qian 5 fen, Coix seed 1 qian (roasted), Forsythia 1 qian, Cinnamon bark 1 qian, Cimicifuga 7 fen, Fried licorice 5 fen, Phellodendron 5 fen.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Also indicated for bone abscesses characterized by hard, diffuse swelling where the skin color is indistinguishable, pain when walking, and severe tenderness on palpation.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Combine 1.5 large bowls of good glutinous rice wine with 1.5 large bowls of water; decoct together until reduced to 1 large bowl. Strain and take warm on an empty stomach. Shortly thereafter, consume breakfast to prevent excessive heat from rising and affecting the middle and upper Jiao.

Astragalus, Cinnamon Bark, and Bupleurum Wine Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.,Also indicated for bone abscesses characterized by hard, diffuse swelling where the skin color is indistinguishable, pain when walking, and severe tenderness on palpation.

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