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Ginseng, Astragalus, Poria, Cinnamon, and Dried Ginger Decoction

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Ginseng, Astragalus, Poria, Cinnamon, and Dried Ginger Decoction,Boils and abscesses. For cases of yin excess with internal cold, or where the pus is clear and fever is mild.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Astragalus, Poria, Cinnamon, and Dried Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 参耆苓桂干姜汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of astragalus, 2 qian of licorice, 3 qian of poria, 3 qian of cinnamon twig, 3 qian of dried ginger, and 2 qian of moutan bark.

Source

From *The Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Boils and abscesses. For cases of yin excess with internal cold, or where the pus is clear and fever is mild.

Instructions for Use

Decoct to about half a cup; take while warm.

Ginseng, Astragalus, Poria, Cinnamon, and Dried Ginger Decoction,From *The Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 9.,Boils and abscesses. For cases of yin excess with internal cold, or where the pus is clear and fever is mild.

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