Black Tiger Decoction

Black Tiger Decoction,Excessive sexual indulgence, compounded by anger and depression, allows fire to exploit vulnerabilities, leading to the accumulation of latent toxins and the formation of unnamed swellings—whether unruptured or already ruptured.

Formulas Name : Black Tiger Decoction

Chinese Name : 收黑虎汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin Scrophularia, 3 qian Bupleurum, 1 liang raw licorice.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Excessive sexual indulgence, compounded by anger and depression, allows fire to exploit vulnerabilities, leading to the accumulation of latent toxins and the formation of unnamed swellings—whether unruptured or already ruptured.

Instructions for Use

Decoct to yield 10 bowls of decoction as the primary treatment. If the condition occurs on the head or face, add 2 liang of Chuanxiong and 2 qian of Fuzi, decoct again, and take 3 bowls, divided into three doses to be taken over three days.If the swelling occurs on the front, back, left, or right sides of the body, add 2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Chrysanthemum indicum, and 3 fen of Aconite root; prepare and take the decoction as described above. If the swelling occurs on the hands, feet, or limbs, add 2 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 fen of Aconite root, and 1 liang of Poria cocos; prepare and take the decoction as described above.

Black Tiger Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.,Excessive sexual indulgence, compounded by anger and depression, allows fire to exploit vulnerabilities, leading to the accumulation of latent toxins and the formation of unnamed swellings—whether unruptured or already ruptured.

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