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Decoction for Treating Intractable Conditions

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Decoction for Treating Intractable Conditions,Chronic, festering sores—whether on the hands, feet, head, or face—that persist for years without healing, emitting an unbearable foul odor.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Treating Intractable Conditions

Chinese Name : 救顽汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Astragalus membranaceus, 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of raw licorice, 1 liang of prepared Rehmannia glutinosa, 5 qian of Cornus officinalis, 1 liang of Ophiopogon japonicus, 1 liang of Bupleurum chinense, 5 qian of Poria cocos, 2 qian of Pinellia ternata, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 qian of Forsythia suspensa, and 1 slice of Aconite.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Chronic, festering sores—whether on the hands, feet, head, or face—that persist for years without healing, emitting an unbearable foul odor.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Treating Intractable Conditions,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.,Chronic, festering sores—whether on the hands, feet, head, or face—that persist for years without healing, emitting an unbearable foul odor.

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