Gardenia and Scutellaria Decoction，*Collected Effective Formulas for Back Abscesses*.，After a back abscess has ruptured, if the patient experiences persistent fever due to dietary indiscretion or improper care,
Gardenia and Scutellaria Decoction
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Formulas Name : Gardenia and Scutellaria Decoction
Chinese Name : 栀子黄芩汤
Drug Formulation
2 liang and a half of Leolu, 2 liang and a half of Lianqiao,2 liang and a half of Gardenia seeds, 2 liang and a half of Scutellaria (with the core removed), 1 liang of Astragalus (raw), 2 qian and a half of Saposhnikovia, 2 qian and a half of Pyrrosia (if unavailable, substitute with mulberry bark), 2 qian and a half of raw licorice, 2 qian and a half of rhinoceros horn, 2 qian and a half of ginseng, 2 qian and a half of Sophora flavescens, and 2 qian and a half of Poria cocos.
Source
*Collected Effective Formulas for Back Abscesses*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
After a back abscess has ruptured, if the patient experiences persistent fever due to dietary indiscretion or improper care,
Instructions for Use
Take 4 qian per dose; add 1 medium bowl of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take while warm.
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Gardenia and Scutellaria Decoction,After a back abscess has ruptured, if the patient experiences persistent fever due to dietary indiscretion or improper care,