Fragrant Fish-Bladder Decoction

Fragrant Fish-Bladder Decoction,For sycamore-berry sores and chronic, intractable joint and bone pain.

Formulas Name : Fragrant Fish-Bladder Decoction

Chinese Name : 香鳔汤

Drug Formulation

1 pinch of Rubia, 1 pinch of Ephedra, 1 pinch of Lindera, 2 qian of fine tea and fish swim bladders (stir-fried with sesame seeds until pearl-like), 5 qian of Sophora seeds (stir-fried until charred), 5 qian of Sichuan pepper, 1 qian of frankincense, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 5 sections of scallion white.

Source

*Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages*, Volume 15.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For sycamore-berry sores and chronic, intractable joint and bone pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until reduced to 1 zhong; drink while still warm. 2–3 doses will cure the condition, and it will not recur.

Fragrant Fish-Bladder Decoction,*Mirror of Medicine Through the Ages*, Volume 15.,For sycamore-berry sores and chronic, intractable joint and bone pain.

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