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Decoction for Treating Life-Threatening Boils,For carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Treating Life-Threatening Boils

Chinese Name : 追疔夺命汤

Drug Formulation

Cicada Shedding 4 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 7 fen, Eupatorium Leaf 5 fen, Fangfeng 8 fen, Coptis 1 qian, Asarum 8 fen, Polygonum Multiflorum 1 qian, Notopterygium 1 qian, Dried Silkworm 1 qian, Lotus Node 1 qian, Ziheche (i.e., Golden Coin Anemone) 7 fen.

Source

From *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and scallion whites to the above ingredients, decoct in water, and add one cup of wine just before bedtime. Cover with clothing to induce sweating.

Decoction for Treating Life-Threatening Boils，From *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.，For carbuncles.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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