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Decoction of Two Purples and Dandelion

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Decoction of Two Purples and Dandelion,For tendon abscesses, consumptive abscesses, and foot abscesses presenting with yang-type symptoms.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Two Purples and Dandelion

Chinese Name : 二紫蒲公汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Poria, 1 liang of coix seed, 5 qian of purple groundsel, 3 qian of Achyranthes root, 5 qian of dandelion, 2 qian of fritillary bulb, 3 qian of purple-backed daylily, 5 qian of angelica root, and 2 qian of raw licorice.

Source

From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For tendon abscesses, consumptive abscesses, and foot abscesses presenting with yang-type symptoms.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. For early-stage cases, three doses will bring about a cure.

Decoction of Two Purples and Dandelion,From *Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 7.,For tendon abscesses, consumptive abscesses, and foot abscesses presenting with yang-type symptoms.

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