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Decoction for Reducing Edema and Eliminating Toxins

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Decoction for Reducing Edema and Eliminating Toxins,For epidemic wind with facial swelling and pain.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Reducing Edema and Eliminating Toxins

Chinese Name : 消肿泻毒汤

Drug Formulation

Kushen 3 qian, White Tribulus 2 qian, Grass Sesame 2 qian, Forsythia 2 qian, Rhubarb 2 qian, Sodium Silicate 2 qian, Fangfeng 0.5 fen, Dizi Rou 0.5 fen, Qianghuo 0.5 fen, Duhuo 0.5 fen, Achyranthes 1 qian, White Angelica 1 qian, Atractylodes 1 qian, Wood Apple 1 qian.

Source

*Yu’an*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For epidemic wind with facial swelling and pain.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take on an empty stomach. After three bowel movements, replenish with warm congee; take the pill formula again in the afternoon. One bowel movement may occur every 10 days.

Decoction for Reducing Edema and Eliminating Toxins,*Yu’an*, Volume 2.,For epidemic wind with facial swelling and pain.

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