Great Five-Spice Decoction

Great Five-Spice Decoction,When toxic qi is trapped within the muscles, causing swelling, pain, chills, and fever, severe cases can be fatal within a few days.

Formulas Name : Great Five-Spice Decoction

Chinese Name : 大五香汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Chicken’s Tongue Incense, 5 liang of Agarwood, 5 liang of Patchouli, 1 qian of Incense from Xunlu, 1 qian of Musk (ground), 3 fen of Licorice (roasted), 3 fen of Evodia (soaked in hot water, baked, and washed), half a liang of Asarum (stems and leaves removed), half a liang of Cinnamon (outer bark removed), and 1 liang and 1 fen of Cimicifuga.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 136.

Processing

Of the 10 ingredients listed above, grind all except musk into a coarse powder, then mix in the musk and stir evenly.

Benefits

When toxic qi is trapped within the muscles, causing swelling, pain, chills, and fever, severe cases can be fatal within a few days.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while warm, three times a day. If there is a sense of oppression in the chest and abdomen, take immediately.

Great Five-Spice Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 136.,When toxic qi is trapped within the muscles, causing swelling, pain, chills, and fever, severe cases can be fatal within a few days.

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