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Decoction for Clearing the Skin and Drying Dampness

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Decoction for Clearing the Skin and Drying Dampness,Blistering sores.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Skin and Drying Dampness

Chinese Name : 清肌燥湿汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea, Atractylodes macrocephala, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, Alisma orientale, Akebia trifoliata, Rehmannia glutinosa, Paeonia lactiflora, Sophora flavescens, Phellodendron amurense, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Scutellaria baicalensis, Poria cocos, Fructus Aurantii, Forsythia suspensa, Bupleurum chinense, Pinellia ternata, Panax ginseng, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Scutellaria baicalensis, Zingiber officinale, and Jujube.

Source

*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Blistering sores.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 2 zhong of water with 3 slices of fresh ginger and the pulp of 2 jujubes; take the decoction.

Decoction for Clearing the Skin and Drying Dampness,*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.,Blistering sores.

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