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Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses

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Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses,For the “Five Accumulations” and “Six Aggregations,” various masses and tumors, abdominal masses, and blood clots.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses

Chinese Name : 溃坚汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, Atractylodes macrocephala (stem removed), Pinellia ternata (stir-fried with ginger juice), Citrus reticulata peel, Fructus Aurantii (stir-fried with wheat bran), Hawthorn fruit, Cyperus rotundus, Magnolia officinalis (stir-fried with ginger juice), Amomum villosum, and Aquilaria agallocha—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the above ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For the “Five Accumulations” and “Six Aggregations,” various masses and tumors, abdominal masses, and blood clots.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 slice of fresh ginger, decoct in water, and mix with ground Mu Xiang before taking.

Decoction for Dissolving Hardened Masses,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,For the “Five Accumulations” and “Six Aggregations,” various masses and tumors, abdominal masses, and blood clots.

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