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Astragalus Powder for Lung Abscess,Lung abscess. Symptoms include chest congestion, coughing up pus and blood, discomfort in the shoulders and back, dark yellow urine, hard and infrequent stools, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Astragalus Powder for Lung Abscess

Chinese Name : 肺痈黄耆散

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 1 liang, Asparagus root 1 liang, Sichuan rhubarb 1 liang, Perilla leaf 1 liang, Red Poria 1 liang, Mulberry bark 1 liang, Raw Rehmannia 1 liang, Apricot kernel 3 qian, Tribulus 3 qian, Trifoliate orange peel 3 qian, Angelica root half a liang, Licorice half a liang, Fritillaria, Coix seed.

Source

From *Xianchuan Wai Ke Ji Yan Fang* (Collected Effective Formulas of Xianchuan Surgical Medicine), Volume 5.

Benefits

Lung abscess. Symptoms include chest congestion, coughing up pus and blood, discomfort in the shoulders and back, dark yellow urine, hard and infrequent stools, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take while warm.

Astragalus Powder for Lung Abscess，From *Xianchuan Wai Ke Ji Yan Fang* (Collected Effective Formulas of Xianchuan Surgical Medicine), Volume 5.，Lung abscess. Symptoms include chest congestion, coughing up pus and blood, discomfort in the shoulders and back, dark yellow urine, hard and infrequent stools, and loss of appetite.

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