Danpi Decoction，*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.，For stomach abscesses or intestinal abscesses characterized by abdominal swelling, fullness, and hardness—with pain upon palpation and a slow, tight pulse—indicating that pus has not yet formed; or for cases where the abdomen is soft but painful, with tight distension in the lower abdomen and intermittent discharge of pus, indicating that the toxin has not yet been resolved.
Danpi Decoction
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Formulas Name : Danpi Decoction
Chinese Name : 丹皮汤
Drug Formulation
Danpi 1 qian, Trichosanthes Seed 1 qian, Peach Kernel Paste 2 qian, Magnolia Bark Ash 2 qian, Rhubarb 5 qian.
Source
*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For stomach abscesses or intestinal abscesses characterized by abdominal swelling, fullness, and hardness—with pain upon palpation and a slow, tight pulse—indicating that pus has not yet formed; or for cases where the abdomen is soft but painful, with tight distension in the lower abdomen and intermittent discharge of pus, indicating that the toxin has not yet been resolved.
Instructions for Use
Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 1 zhong, strain out the residue, add Pu Xiao, and decoct again until it boils vigorously several times; take as needed.
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Danpi Decoction,For stomach abscesses or intestinal abscesses characterized by abdominal swelling, fullness, and hardness—with pain upon palpation and a slow, tight pulse—indicating that pus has not yet formed; or for cases where the abdomen is soft but painful, with tight distension in the lower abdomen and intermittent discharge of pus, indicating that the toxin has not yet been resolved.