Five-Spice Forsythia Decoction

Five-Spice Forsythia Decoction,Indicated for bone abscesses, tuberculous nodules with pus, edema, and pain, as well as distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Five-Spice Forsythia Decoction

Chinese Name : 五香连翘汤

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Wood Fragrance, 3 fen of Angelica pubescens (root tip removed), 3 fen of Belamcanda chinensis, 3 fen of Forsythia, half liang of Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped), half liang of Mulberry Parasite (coarsely chopped, stir-fried), half liang of Cimicifuga (coarsely chopped), half liang of Agarwood (coarsely chopped),half liang of chicken-tongue incense, half liang of frankincense (ground), 1.5 liang of rhubarb (chopped, lightly roasted), and 1 fen of musk (ground).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 128.

Processing

Grind all the above herbs, except those specified to be ground separately, into a coarse powder; then add musk and frankincense, grind them together, and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

Indicated for bone abscesses, tuberculous nodules with pus, edema, and pain, as well as distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, then add half a he of bamboo sap, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach. Continue until bowel movements are smooth and complete; if not, take another dose.

Five-Spice Forsythia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 128.,Indicated for bone abscesses, tuberculous nodules with pus, edema, and pain, as well as distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen.

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