Astragalus, Smilax, and Rhubarb Decoction，From *Treatise on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Sores*, Volume 2.，Mold Sores. These appear on the head, face, hands, feet, abdomen, and back, resembling purple-red bayberries; they may or may not have pus-filled blisters, and may be itchy or painful. In patients with a robust constitution, the toxins凝固 into hard, stone-like masses; urination is often painful and difficult, and the sores are slow to dissipate and slow to rupture and discharge pus.
Astragalus, Smilax, and Rhubarb Decoction
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Formulas Name : Astragalus, Smilax, and Rhubarb Decoction
Chinese Name : 黄耆萆薢大黄汤
Drug Formulation
5 liang of Astragalus, 5 liang of Smilax glabra (i.e., Tu-Fu-Ling), 3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 3 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 3 liang of Stephania tetrandra, 3 liang of Cimicifuga heracleifolia, 2 liang of Carapax cyprinus, 1 liang of processed Rheum palmatum, 1 liang of Aconite, 1 liang of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, and 2 liang of Lonicera japonica (if unavailable, substitute with honeysuckle flowers).
Source
From *Treatise on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Sores*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Mold Sores. These appear on the head, face, hands, feet, abdomen, and back, resembling purple-red bayberries; they may or may not have pus-filled blisters, and may be itchy or painful. In patients with a robust constitution, the toxins凝固 into hard, stone-like masses; urination is often painful and difficult, and the sores are slow to dissipate and slow to rupture and discharge pus.
Instructions for Use
Add fresh ginger, decoct in water, and take orally.
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Astragalus, Smilax, and Rhubarb Decoction,Mold Sores. These appear on the head, face, hands, feet, abdomen, and back, resembling purple-red bayberries; they may or may not have pus-filled blisters, and may be itchy or painful. In patients with a robust constitution, the toxins凝固 into hard, stone-like masses; urination is often painful and difficult, and the sores are slow to dissipate and slow to rupture and discharge pus.