Enhanced Life-Saving Decoction

Enhanced Life-Saving Decoction,Stagnant heat toxins remaining after blood stasis manifest as abscesses, back boils, and carbuncles.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Life-Saving Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味活命饮

Drug Formulation

Pangolin Scale (roasted with earth) 3 qian, Honeysuckle 3 qian, Rhubarb 3 qian, Angelica Root Tail 1.5 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 1.5 qian, Pollen 1 qian, Red Peony Root 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia Root 1 qian, Peppermint 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian, White Angelica Root 1 qian, Fritillary Bulb 1 qian, Licorice Knots 1 qian, Frankincense 1 qian, Myrrh (purified) 0.5 fen, Horn Thorns 0.5 fen(Add the above three ingredients last. One version of the formula omits rhubarb, raw rehmannia, and mint).

Source

From *The Book of Sha* (Volume 2).

Benefits

Stagnant heat toxins remaining after blood stasis manifest as abscesses, back boils, and carbuncles.

Instructions for Use

Add water to a large earthenware jar, seal it, and decoct; take while warm, and sleep on one’s side. One variation recommends decocting with wine.

Note

Avoid iron utensils, sour flavors, and all toxic substances.

Enhanced Life-Saving Decoction,From *The Book of Sha* (Volume 2).,Stagnant heat toxins remaining after blood stasis manifest as abscesses, back boils, and carbuncles.

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