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Gui Ling Decoction,For syphilitic sores, regardless of whether they are recent or chronic, but only in patients with deficient vital energy.

Formulas Name : Gui Ling Decoction

Chinese Name : 归灵汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Baishao 1 qian, Shudi 1 qian, Mi Ren 1 qian, Mugua 1 qian, Fangji 1 qian, Tianhuafen 1 qian, Jin Yin Hua 1 qian, Baixianpi 1 qian, Ren Shen 1 qian, Baizhu 1 qian, Gancao 5 fen, Weilingxian 6 fen, Niuxi (add the lower part) 5 fen, Tufuling 2 liang.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For syphilitic sores, regardless of whether they are recent or chronic, but only in patients with deficient vital energy.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 2 zhong. Adjust the dosage according to the severity of the condition; divide the decoction into two doses to be taken before and after meals. Re-decoct the residue until reduced to 8 fen and take it as well.

Gui Ling Decoction，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.，For syphilitic sores, regardless of whether they are recent or chronic, but only in patients with deficient vital energy.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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