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Cassia Seed and Licorice Decoction

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Cassia Seed and Licorice Decoction,For a boil on the back.

Formulas Name : Cassia Seed and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 决明甘草汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of raw Cassia seeds (crushed), 1 liang of raw licorice (coarsely chopped).

Source

Formula from *Ben Shi* (Vol. 6); name cited in *Ben Shi Fang Shi Yi* (Vol. 6).

Benefits

For a boil on the back.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; take in two divided doses while warm.

Cassia Seed and Licorice Decoction,Formula from *Ben Shi* (Vol. 6); name cited in *Ben Shi Fang Shi Yi* (Vol. 6).,For a boil on the back.

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