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Astragalus, Ginseng, and Oyster Shell Decoction

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Astragalus, Ginseng, and Oyster Shell Decoction,Boils and abscesses. For cases where the wound has ulcerated after pus discharge and fails to heal.

Formulas Name : Astragalus, Ginseng, and Oyster Shell Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆人参牡蛎汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Astragalus, 3 qian of Ginseng, 2 qian of Licorice, 1 qian of Schisandra, 3 qian of Fresh Ginger, 3 qian of Poria, and 3 qian of Oyster Shell.

Source

*Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Boils and abscesses. For cases where the wound has ulcerated after pus discharge and fails to heal.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until reduced to half a cup; take while warm. Separately, clean away the infected blood and necrotic tissue; apply a small amount of finely ground dragon bone and elephant skin powder to the area, then apply Xianling Ointment.

Astragalus, Ginseng, and Oyster Shell Decoction,*Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 9.,Boils and abscesses. For cases where the wound has ulcerated after pus discharge and fails to heal.

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