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Decoction for Consolidating the Root and Achieving Extraordinary Effects

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Decoction for Consolidating the Root and Achieving Extraordinary Effects,For all types of yin-type ulcers. When the ulcers are severely ulcerated and festering, with deficiency of qi and blood, or when caused by the harsh effects of cooling herbs, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea, with the patient in a pitiful and critically dangerous condition.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Consolidating the Root and Achieving Extraordinary Effects

Chinese Name : 固本异功煎

Drug Formulation

5 qian of well-processed Rehmannia root, 3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Chinese yam, 3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of raw Astragalus, 3 qian of goji berries, 3 qian of Cornus fruit, 2 qian of Psoralea, 2 qian of jujube seeds (roasted), 2 qian of licorice (raw), 2 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, and 1 qian of mild Aconite.

Source

*Mirror of Surgical Medicine*.

Benefits

For all types of yin-type ulcers. When the ulcers are severely ulcerated and festering, with deficiency of qi and blood, or when caused by the harsh effects of cooling herbs, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea, with the patient in a pitiful and critically dangerous condition.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Alternatively, add 1 qian of roasted ginger.

Decoction for Consolidating the Root and Achieving Extraordinary Effects，*Mirror of Surgical Medicine*.，For all types of yin-type ulcers. When the ulcers are severely ulcerated and festering, with deficiency of qi and blood, or when caused by the harsh effects of cooling herbs, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea, with the patient in a pitiful and critically dangerous condition.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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