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Chaihu Xiaozhong Decoction

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Chaihu Xiaozhong Decoction,Severe swelling caused by a sword wound.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Xiaozhong Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡消肿汤

Drug Formulation

Millet Glue Seeds (roasted) 5 qian, Coptis 5 qian, Angelica Root (tail) 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang, Pollen 1 qian, Astragalus 1 qian 5 fen, Scutellaria 2 qian, Bupleurum 2 qian, Forsythia 3 qian, Safflower 5 fen, Scrophularia 1 qian.

Source

From *Outline of Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 12.

Benefits

Severe swelling caused by a sword wound.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; boil in 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take hot after meals.

Note

Avoid alcohol, wet noodles, sexual exertion, and anger.

Chaihu Xiaozhong Decoction,From *Outline of Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 12.,Severe swelling caused by a sword wound.

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