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Blood-Activating and Hardness-Resolving Decoction

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Blood-Activating and Hardness-Resolving Decoction,For all types of scrofula, goiters, and phlegm nodules in the early stages before suppuration.

Formulas Name : Blood-Activating and Hardness-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 活血化坚汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Red Peony Root, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis root (tail), 1 qian of Tianhuafen, 1 qian of Honeysuckle, 1 qian of Fritillaria, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Soapberry Thorns, 1 qian of Platycodon, 0.5 fen of Stiff Silkworm, 0.5 fen of Magnolia Bark, 0.5 fen of Wulingzhi, 0.5 fen of Dried Tangerine Peel, 0.5 fen of Licorice, 0.5 fen of Frankincense, 0.5 fen of Angelica dahurica tips.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For all types of scrofula, goiters, and phlegm nodules in the early stages before suppuration.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; add 1 small cup of wine just before taking; take after meals.

Blood-Activating and Hardness-Resolving Decoction,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,For all types of scrofula, goiters, and phlegm nodules in the early stages before suppuration.

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