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Decongestant and Nourishing Decoction

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Decongestant and Nourishing Decoction,Swelling following a syphilitic lesion.

Formulas Name : Decongestant and Nourishing Decoction

Chinese Name : 消肿遗粮汤

Drug Formulation

Cold Rice Ball (i.e., Tu-Fu-Ling) 15 liang, Fangfeng 5 qian, Mutong 5 qian, Coix Seed 5 qian, Fangji 5 qian, Poria 5 qian, Honeysuckle 5 qian, Wood Apple 5 qian, White Fresh Bark 5 qian, Soapberry Thorns 5 qian, White Mustard Seed 4 qian, Angelica Root 7 qian.

Source

Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 16; name cited in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Swelling following a syphilitic lesion.

Instructions for Use

Prepare 30 doses as described above. For each dose, use 1.5 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 8 fen. Take one dose on an empty stomach, one before lunch, and one before dinner.

Note

Avoid fish, chicken, raw and cold foods, sexual activity, as well as fried and stir-fried foods, tea, and alcohol for more than 10 days.

Decongestant and Nourishing Decoction,Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Methods with Appendices*, Volume 16; name cited in *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 8.,Swelling following a syphilitic lesion.

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