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Cigu Decoction,Various types of carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Cigu Decoction

Chinese Name : 慈姑汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of mountain arrowhead, 3 qian of cocklebur seeds, 1 liang of angelica root, 2 qian of white angelica root, 3 qian of Wangbuliu, 3 qian of trichosanthes root.

Source

*The Esoteric Teachings of the Celestial Caverns*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Various types of carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl; add 1 cup of wine, then boil again until the mixture is reduced to 1 cup. Drink the entire amount. You will surely break a sweat and be cured.

Cigu Decoction,*The Esoteric Teachings of the Celestial Caverns*, Volume 8.,Various types of carbuncles.

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