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Decoction for Harmonizing the Nutritive and Defensive Qi

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Decoction for Harmonizing the Nutritive and Defensive Qi,For the initial stage of a wandering abscess, where qi and blood have congealed, causing a mass that has not yet dissipated—whether fully formed or not.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Harmonizing the Nutritive and Defensive Qi

Chinese Name : 调和营卫汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Chenpi 1 qian, Duhuo 1 qian, Chishao 8 fen, Bai Zhi 8 fen, Wuyao 8 fen, Da Huixiang 8 fen, Huangqi 8 fen, Zhi Gancao 5 fen, Honghua 5 fen.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For the initial stage of a wandering abscess, where qi and blood have congealed, causing a mass that has not yet dissipated—whether fully formed or not.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen. Add 1 cup of wine, and take the dose according to the severity of the condition, adjusting the amount as needed.

Decoction for Harmonizing the Nutritive and Defensive Qi,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.,For the initial stage of a wandering abscess, where qi and blood have congealed, causing a mass that has not yet dissipated—whether fully formed or not.

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