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Harmonizing the Blood and Reducing Swelling Decoction

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Harmonizing the Blood and Reducing Swelling Decoction,For all types of abscesses and swellings (purulent ulcers) presenting with a dark purple tongue, possibly with ecchymoses, and a fine,涩 pulse.

Formulas Name : Harmonizing the Blood and Reducing Swelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 和营消肿汤

Drug Formulation

9g Angelica sinensis root tip, 9g red peony root, 9g peach kernel, 9g safflower, 9g black gardenia fruit, 9g large fritillary bulb, 9g pollen, 9g loofah fiber, 6g akebia stem, 9g fried turtle shell slices, 9g fried frankincense, 9g fried myrrh.

Source

From *Zhu Renkang’s Collection of Clinical Experience*, citing *Zhang’s Experienced Formulas*.

Benefits

For all types of abscesses and swellings (purulent ulcers) presenting with a dark purple tongue, possibly with ecchymoses, and a fine,涩 pulse.

Harmonizing the Blood and Reducing Swelling Decoction,From *Zhu Renkang’s Collection of Clinical Experience*, citing *Zhang’s Experienced Formulas*.,For all types of abscesses and swellings (purulent ulcers) presenting with a dark purple tongue, possibly with ecchymoses, and a fine,涩 pulse.

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