Honeysuckle and Licorice Decoction

Honeysuckle and Licorice Decoction,Clears heat and detoxifies. Indicated for heat-induced boils, carbuncles, and early-stage heat-toxin sores and ulcers characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain; a red tongue; a thin yellow coating on the tongue; and a slippery, rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Honeysuckle and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 银花甘草汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of honeysuckle, 2 qian of raw licorice.

Source

*Ten Methods of Surgery*

Benefits

Clears heat and detoxifies. Indicated for heat-induced boils, carbuncles, and early-stage heat-toxin sores and ulcers characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain; a red tongue; a thin yellow coating on the tongue; and a slippery, rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally, or drink frequently as a tea substitute. The decoction may also be used to wash the surface of ulcers.

Honeysuckle and Licorice Decoction,*Ten Methods of Surgery*,Clears heat and detoxifies. Indicated for heat-induced boils, carbuncles, and early-stage heat-toxin sores and ulcers characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain; a red tongue; a thin yellow coating on the tongue; and a slippery, rapid pulse.

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