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Burdock Decoction,For bilateral mastitis caused by excessive heart fire.

Formulas Name : Burdock Decoction

Chinese Name : 牛蒡饮子

Drug Formulation

1 qian of burdock root, 8 fen of akebia stem, 9 fen of scutellaria root slices, 8 fen of scrophularia root, 8 fen of cimicifuga root, 5 fen of mountain bean root, 8 fen of platycodon root, 5 fen of licorice root, 7 fen of rhinoceros horn powder, and 7 fen of peppermint.

Source

*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For bilateral mastitis caused by excessive heart fire.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take in two divided doses.

Burdock Decoction，*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 10.，For bilateral mastitis caused by excessive heart fire.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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