Decongestant Decoction

Decongestant Decoction,Sword-wound ulcers. All types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores, as well as boils, abscesses, and scrofula on the back.

Formulas Name : Decongestant Decoction

Chinese Name : 消肿汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of roasted rat-tail grass, 5 fen of Coptis, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis tips, 1 qian of licorice, 1 qian 5 fen of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian 5 fen of Astragalus, 2 qian of raw Scutellaria, 2 qian of Bupleurum, 3 qian of Forsythia, and a small amount of safflower.

Source

From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Sword-wound ulcers. All types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores, as well as boils, abscesses, and scrofula on the back.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain, let cool slightly, and take after meals.

Note

Avoid alcohol and wet noodles.

Decongestant Decoction,From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.,Sword-wound ulcers. All types of unexplained swellings and toxic sores, as well as boils, abscesses, and scrofula on the back.

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