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Bao Zhen Decoction,For bubonic sores.

Formulas Name : Bao Zhen Decoction

Chinese Name : 保真饮

Drug Formulation

4 liang of lean mutton, 4 liang of cicada shells, 1 liang 5 qian of ephedra (for spring and autumn; use 1 liang in summer and 2 liang in winter).

Source

*Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For bubonic sores.

Instructions for Use

First, boil the lamb until tender; extract 6–7 bowls of broth. Add the cicada shells and ephedra, then boil further until reduced to 4 bowls. Drink the entire decoction immediately, followed by the lamb meat. Induce sweating until the patient falls into a drowsy stupor; upon waking the next day, all symptoms will have completely subsided within three days.

Bao Zhen Decoction,*Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.,For bubonic sores.

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