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Bai Zhong Decoction,For chronic ulcers and sores, as well as all other forms of damp-toxin conditions that have persisted for years without healing; or for cases of putrefaction and ulceration of the head and face, or collapse of the nasal bridge, where the condition has become incurable and chronic.

Formulas Name : Bai Zhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 百中饮

Drug Formulation

Tufuling (top-grade) 170 qian, Du Zhong 2 qian 8 fen, Licorice 1 qian 8 fen, Coptis 1 qian 4 fen, Areca Nut 1 qian, Ginseng 1 qian, Achyranthes 1 qian, Rhubarb (firm and solid) 1 qian, Cinnamon Bark 1 qian, Scutellaria 1 qian, Agarwood (top-grade) 1 qian, Chuanxiong 1 qian.

Source

From *New Treatise on Fungal and Contagious Diseases*.

Benefits

For chronic ulcers and sores, as well as all other forms of damp-toxin conditions that have persisted for years without healing; or for cases of putrefaction and ulceration of the head and face, or collapse of the nasal bridge, where the condition has become incurable and chronic.

Instructions for Use

One dose is divided into 7 portions, to be used up within 7 days. Decoction method: Boil 3.5 he of water down to 2 he; then boil another 3 he of water down to 2 he; finally, boil 4 he of water down to 2 he. Combine all three decoctions and take warm on an empty stomach.

Bai Zhong Decoction,From *New Treatise on Fungal and Contagious Diseases*.,For chronic ulcers and sores, as well as all other forms of damp-toxin conditions that have persisted for years without healing; or for cases of putrefaction and ulceration of the head and face, or collapse of the nasal bridge, where the condition has become incurable and chronic.

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