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Five-Spice and Forsythia Decoction for Clearing Internal Toxins

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Five-Spice and Forsythia Decoction for Clearing Internal Toxins,For various sores and swellings: within 1–2 days of the initial onset, the patient experiences cold extremities, a sensation of constriction in the throat, and alternating chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Five-Spice and Forsythia Decoction for Clearing Internal Toxins

Chinese Name : 发毒攻里五香连翘饮

Drug Formulation

Aquilaria 1 qian, Aquilaria agallocha 1 qian, Musk 1 qian, Clove 1 qian, Frankincense 2 qian, Forsythia 1 qian, Belamcanda 1 qian, Cimicifuga 1 qian, Mulberry Parasite 1 qian, Angelica pubescens 1 qian, Licorice 1 qian, Rhubarb 1 liang 5 qian, Akebia 2 qian.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For various sores and swellings: within 1–2 days of the initial onset, the patient experiences cold extremities, a sensation of constriction in the throat, and alternating chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Five-Spice and Forsythia Decoction for Clearing Internal Toxins,*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 2.,For various sores and swellings: within 1–2 days of the initial onset, the patient experiences cold extremities, a sensation of constriction in the throat, and alternating chills and fever.

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