Enhanced Yi Liang Decoction，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.，For syphilis in its early stages, accompanied by pain in the tendons and bones, as well as cases that have persisted for several months without resolution; and for syphilitic toxin where the patient has mistakenly ingested mercury carbonate, resulting in paralysis, bone pain, and an inability to walk.
Enhanced Yi Liang Decoction
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Formulas Name : Enhanced Yi Liang Decoction
Chinese Name : 加味遗粮汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Danggui, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Coix Seed, 1 qian of Wood Apple, 1 qian of Honeysuckle, 1 qian of Akebia, 1 qian of White Fresh Bark, 1 qian of Atractylodes, 1 qian of Wilfordia, 5 fen of Licorice, 5 Zaoji seeds (sliced and lightly roasted), and 2 liang of Xian Yiliang.
Source
*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.
Benefits
For syphilis in its early stages, accompanied by pain in the tendons and bones, as well as cases that have persisted for several months without resolution; and for syphilitic toxin where the patient has mistakenly ingested mercury carbonate, resulting in paralysis, bone pain, and an inability to walk.
Instructions for Use
Boil 2 bowls of water until reduced to 8 fen. Administer the decoction according to the severity of the condition, either before or after meals. For mild cases, symptoms may subside within one month; for severe cases, a full recovery may be achieved within one hundred days.
Note
Avoid beef, liquor, seafood, and fried or stir-fried foods.
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Enhanced Yi Liang Decoction,For syphilis in its early stages, accompanied by pain in the tendons and bones, as well as cases that have persisted for several months without resolution; and for syphilitic toxin where the patient has mistakenly ingested mercury carbonate, resulting in paralysis, bone pain, and an inability to walk.