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Decoction for Stabilizing the Metal

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Decoction for Stabilizing the Metal,For foul-smelling, black, and gangrenous sores forming clusters, in cases of deficiency of original qi.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Stabilizing the Metal

Chinese Name : 定金汤

Drug Formulation

Cotton-like Astragalus, Ginseng, Fried Atractylodes, Angelica sinensis, White Peony Root, Raw Rehmannia, Poria cocos, Licorice, White Angelica, Saposhnikovia, Schizonepeta, and Cimicifuga.

Source

*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For foul-smelling, black, and gangrenous sores forming clusters, in cases of deficiency of original qi.

Instructions for Use

Add one handful of coriander, one piece of silver, and 20 stalks of lampwick; decoct together and take orally.

Decoction for Stabilizing the Metal,*Zhun Sheng: Pediatrics*, Volume 6.,For foul-smelling, black, and gangrenous sores forming clusters, in cases of deficiency of original qi.

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