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Honeysuckle Wine,All types of abscesses and boils.

Formulas Name : Honeysuckle Wine

Chinese Name : 忍冬酒

Drug Formulation

Honeysuckle vine (fresh) 5 liang, large licorice nodes 1 liang.

Source

*Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 1.

Benefits

All types of abscesses and boils.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 bowls of water and decoct until reduced to 1 bowl; add 1 bowl of high-quality, ash-free wine, bring to a boil several times, strain, and divide into 3 doses to be taken over the course of one day and night; for severe cases, take two doses within one day and night, continuing until urination and defecation are unimpeded. Separately, take one handful of honeysuckle vine, pound it into a paste, mix with a small amount of wine, and apply to the area surrounding the sore.

Note

Not suitable for those with qi deficiency or a predominance of cold.

Honeysuckle Wine，*Essentials of Surgery*, Volume 1.，All types of abscesses and boils.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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