Four-Spice Decoction

Four-Spice Decoction,For qi-induced abscesses and unruptured tubercles.

Formulas Name : Four-Spice Decoction

Chinese Name : 四香饮

Drug Formulation

1 liang of cloves, 1 liang of frankincense, 1 liang of agarwood (chopped), 1 liang of myrrh, 1 liang of green tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and baked), half a liang of aged tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and baked), and 1 fen of trichosanthes fruit (seeds removed, stir-fried with wheat bran).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 126.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For qi-induced abscesses and unruptured tubercles.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, boil for 3–4 boils, strain, and take warm after meals, three times daily.

Four-Spice Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 126.,For qi-induced abscesses and unruptured tubercles.

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