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Boil-Resolving Decoction

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Boil-Resolving Decoction,Boils, abscesses, and swollen sores.

Formulas Name : Boil-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 化痈汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of honeysuckle, 3 liang of Scrophularia, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of Schizonepeta, 3 qian of white mustard seed, and 3 fen of cinnamon bark.

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Boils, abscesses, and swollen sores.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Boil-Resolving Decoction,From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 7.,Boils, abscesses, and swollen sores.

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