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.
Ba’an Da Cheng Decoction
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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.
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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.