Decoction for Warming and Washing with Capsella，*Shenghui*, Volume 64.，Foot sores caused by prolonged exposure to wind-toxin, presenting with severe swelling and heat, accompanied by unceasing discharge of pus and fluid.
Decoction for Warming and Washing with Capsella
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Warming and Washing with Capsella
Chinese Name : 熨洗蒴藋汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of *Cuscuta*; 1 liang of *Phytolacca* (stem and root removed); 1 liang of *Curcuma*; 1 liang of *Sophora flavescens*; 1 liang of *Angelica dahurica*; 1 liang of *Houttuynia*; 1 liang of *Licorice* (raw); 1 liang of *Mulberry root bark*; 5 he of *willow twigs* (leaves removed, finely chopped); 3 he of *Melia azedarach bark* (finely chopped);half liang of Gaoben, half liang of Zhike, and 2 liang of salt powder.
Source
*Shenghui*, Volume 64.
Processing
Finely chop the ingredients.
Benefits
Foot sores caused by prolonged exposure to wind-toxin, presenting with severe swelling and heat, accompanied by unceasing discharge of pus and fluid.
Instructions for Use
Boil 2 dou of water until reduced to 1 dou 5 sheng; strain out the residue. Use two pieces of soft cloth, alternating them, to apply heat to the affected area while the solution is still hot, continuing until the water cools. Re-boil the remaining residue for further use.
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Decoction for Warming and Washing with Capsella,Foot sores caused by prolonged exposure to wind-toxin, presenting with severe swelling and heat, accompanied by unceasing discharge of pus and fluid.