Five-Spice Decoction Without Rhubarb, with Added Ginseng, Astragalus, and Rhinoceros Horn

Five-Spice Decoction Without Rhubarb, with Added Ginseng, Astragalus, and Rhinoceros Horn,For boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Five-Spice Decoction Without Rhubarb, with Added Ginseng, Astragalus, and Rhinoceros Horn

Chinese Name : 五香去大黄加人参黄耆犀角汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Wood Fragrance, 5 qian of Agarwood, 5 qian of Frankincense, 5 qian of Cloves, 4 qian of Licorice Root, 4 qian of Ginseng, 1 liang of Astragalus, 2 qian of ground Rhinoceros Horn, and 1 qian of Musk.

Source

*Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Decoct in water and take orally.

Five-Spice Decoction Without Rhubarb, with Added Ginseng, Astragalus, and Rhinoceros Horn,*Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 1.,For boils and abscesses.

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