Gambir Decoction with Wine Powder，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 177), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.，For abscesses and swellings; deep ulcers extending to the bone; abdominal swellings where the skin remains cool and retains its normal color; all life-threatening conditions, including fistulas or chronic wasting diseases that have persisted for years; breast abscesses in women that have not healed for consecutive years; and all cases of blood and qi disharmony resulting in stagnant lumps, contractures and numbness in the tendons and bones, and inability to walk.
Gambir Decoction with Wine Powder
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Formulas Name : Gambir Decoction with Wine Powder
Chinese Name : 藤黄煮酒散
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Egret Vine (dried stems and leaves; flowers are especially effective), 1 liang of Raw Rehmannia (dried).
Source
From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 177), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder. Mix with 4 sheng of wine in a large bottle, seal the bottle tightly with oiled paper and bamboo leaves, suspend it inside a cauldron, and boil for 200–300 boils. After it has cooked until fragrant, let it cool, then filter the wine through cheesecloth directly from the bottle.
Benefits
For abscesses and swellings; deep ulcers extending to the bone; abdominal swellings where the skin remains cool and retains its normal color; all life-threatening conditions, including fistulas or chronic wasting diseases that have persisted for years; breast abscesses in women that have not healed for consecutive years; and all cases of blood and qi disharmony resulting in stagnant lumps, contractures and numbness in the tendons and bones, and inability to walk.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 zhan per dose, three times a day and once at night; take it warm or cool as desired.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Gambir Decoction with Wine Powder,For abscesses and swellings; deep ulcers extending to the bone; abdominal swellings where the skin remains cool and retains its normal color; all life-threatening conditions, including fistulas or chronic wasting diseases that have persisted for years; breast abscesses in women that have not healed for consecutive years; and all cases of blood and qi disharmony resulting in stagnant lumps, contractures and numbness in the tendons and bones, and inability to walk.