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Coptis Relief Decoction

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Coptis Relief Decoction,For brain abscesses, swellings at the temples and jawline, and epidemic toxins; in the early stages, characterized by aversion to cold, high fever, and swelling of the head, face, ears, and neck. Also for oral abscesses presenting with alternating chills and fever and swelling in the early stages.

Formulas Name : Coptis Relief Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连救苦汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Coptis, 1 qian of Cimicifuga, 1 qian of Pueraria root, 1 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Red Peony root, 1 qian of Ligusticum, 1 qian of Angelica root (tail), 1 qian of Forsythia, 1 qian of Platycodon, 1 qian of Scutellaria, 1 qian of Notopterygium, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia, 1 qian of Honeysuckle, 1 qian of Licorice nodes.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For brain abscesses, swellings at the temples and jawline, and epidemic toxins; in the early stages, characterized by aversion to cold, high fever, and swelling of the head, face, ears, and neck. Also for oral abscesses presenting with alternating chills and fever and swelling in the early stages.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 2 bowls of water until reduced to 8 fen; add 1 cup of wine just before taking; take after meals.

Coptis Relief Decoction,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.,For brain abscesses, swellings at the temples and jawline, and epidemic toxins; in the early stages, characterized by aversion to cold, high fever, and swelling of the head, face, ears, and neck. Also for oral abscesses presenting with alternating chills and fever and swelling in the early stages.

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