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Dang Gui and Huang Qi Decoction

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Dang Gui and Huang Qi Decoction,For brain abscesses and back boils characterized by severe toxicity and swelling; and for toxic conditions affecting the anus in deficient patients. The sores and ulcers cause a dull, throbbing pain; due to qi deficiency, they cannot erupt, and the color turns purplish-black.

Formulas Name : Dang Gui and Huang Qi Decoction

Chinese Name : 归耆饮

Drug Formulation

8 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of raw Astragalus membranaceus, 5 qian of Honeysuckle (cleaned), and 3 qian of raw licorice.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For brain abscesses and back boils characterized by severe toxicity and swelling; and for toxic conditions affecting the anus in deficient patients. The sores and ulcers cause a dull, throbbing pain; due to qi deficiency, they cannot erupt, and the color turns purplish-black.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 1½ bowls each of water and wine until reduced to 2 bowls; divide into 3 doses and take while hot; consume the entire amount within one day.

Dang Gui and Huang Qi Decoction,From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,For brain abscesses and back boils characterized by severe toxicity and swelling; and for toxic conditions affecting the anus in deficient patients. The sores and ulcers cause a dull, throbbing pain; due to qi deficiency, they cannot erupt, and the color turns purplish-black.

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