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Detoxifying and Life-Saving Decoction

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Detoxifying and Life-Saving Decoction,For the early stages of gangrene, characterized by aversion to cold, fatigue, fever, thirst, swelling, purplish discoloration, numbness, or pain, as well as weakness in the limbs and mental confusion and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Detoxifying and Life-Saving Decoction

Chinese Name : 解毒济生汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Huangbai 1 qian, Zhimu 1 qian, Tianhuafen 1 qian, Jin Yin Hua 1 qian, Maimendong 1 qian, Yuanzhi 1 qian, Chaihu 1 qian, Huangqin 1 qian, Xijiao 1 qian, Fushen 1 qian, Licorice 0.5 fen, Honghua 0.5 fen, Shengma (add a finger’s width) 0.5 fen, Niuxi (add a toe’s width) 0.5 fen.

Source

From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For the early stages of gangrene, characterized by aversion to cold, fatigue, fever, thirst, swelling, purplish discoloration, numbness, or pain, as well as weakness in the limbs and mental confusion and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen. Just before taking, add 1 cup of a child’s urine, and administer according to the location of the affected area.

Detoxifying and Life-Saving Decoction,From *Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,For the early stages of gangrene, characterized by aversion to cold, fatigue, fever, thirst, swelling, purplish discoloration, numbness, or pain, as well as weakness in the limbs and mental confusion and restlessness.

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