Ba’an Da Cheng Decoction

Ba’an Da Cheng Decoction,Ulcers. In cases of inherent deficiency of vital energy and mental weakness, or excessive discharge of pus and exudate leading to a loss of mental focus, resulting in drowsiness and lethargy during sleep; six pulses that are deficient and fine; cold feet and a cool body; loose stools or constipation; a chest that may or may not feel constricted; a tongue that is moist but lacks saliva; a mouth that can eat but lacks taste; and an ulcer that is taut and tight with a slightly reddish flesh color.

Formulas Name : Ba’an Da Cheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 保安大成汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 2 qian, White Atractylodes 2 qian, Astragalus (stir-fried with honey water) 2 qian, Poria 1 qian, White Peony 1 qian, Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Angelica Root 1 qian, Licorice (roasted) 1 qian, Aconite Root 1 qian, Cornus Fruit 1 qian, Schisandra Berry 1 qian, Wood Fragrance 5 fen, Cardamom 5 fen.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Ulcers. In cases of inherent deficiency of vital energy and mental weakness, or excessive discharge of pus and exudate leading to a loss of mental focus, resulting in drowsiness and lethargy during sleep; six pulses that are deficient and fine; cold feet and a cool body; loose stools or constipation; a chest that may or may not feel constricted; a tongue that is moist but lacks saliva; a mouth that can eat but lacks taste; and an ulcer that is taut and tight with a slightly reddish flesh color.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 zhong of water, add 3 slices of roasted barley (hulled) and 3 jujubes, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, and take after a meal.

Ba’an Da Cheng Decoction,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 1.,Ulcers. In cases of inherent deficiency of vital energy and mental weakness, or excessive discharge of pus and exudate leading to a loss of mental focus, resulting in drowsiness and lethargy during sleep; six pulses that are deficient and fine; cold feet and a cool body; loose stools or constipation; a chest that may or may not feel constricted; a tongue that is moist but lacks saliva; a mouth that can eat but lacks taste; and an ulcer that is taut and tight with a slightly reddish flesh color.

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