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Da Gui Decoction

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Da Gui Decoction,For all cases of fire-toxin in the early stages or where the lesion has already ruptured: back abscesses, oral abscesses, boils, carbuncles, and toxic sores; snake venom, insect venom, and dog bite toxins.

Formulas Name : Da Gui Decoction

Chinese Name : 大归汤

Drug Formulation

8 qian 2 fen of Daquan Danggui (weighing 1 liang 3–4 qian), 5 qian of raw Astragalus, 5 qian of honeysuckle, 1 qian 8 fen of raw licorice.

Source

From *Compilation of Extraordinary Formulas*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For all cases of fire-toxin in the early stages or where the lesion has already ruptured: back abscesses, oral abscesses, boils, carbuncles, and toxic sores; snake venom, insect venom, and dog bite toxins.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 2 bowls of wine until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm.

Da Gui Decoction,From *Compilation of Extraordinary Formulas*, Volume 2.,For all cases of fire-toxin in the early stages or where the lesion has already ruptured: back abscesses, oral abscesses, boils, carbuncles, and toxic sores; snake venom, insect venom, and dog bite toxins.

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