Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses，*The Red Water Mystic Pearl*, Volume 25.，Intestinal abscess. Pain in the lower abdomen, aversion to cold, tightness in the abdomen, and inability to take a single step.
Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses
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Formulas Name : Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses
Chinese Name : 消痈苍耳汤
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Xanthium seeds, 5 fen of licorice, 1 qian of apricot kernels, 1 qian of peppermint, and 1 qian of Trichosanthes fruit.
Source
*The Red Water Mystic Pearl*, Volume 25.
Benefits
Intestinal abscess. Pain in the lower abdomen, aversion to cold, tightness in the abdomen, and inability to take a single step.
Instructions for Use
Decoct with 1 zhong each of water and wine, then drink. Apply the residue as a poultice to the navel; relief is seen after two doses.
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Cang’er Decoction for Resolving Abscesses,Intestinal abscess. Pain in the lower abdomen, aversion to cold, tightness in the abdomen, and inability to take a single step.