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Huan Yuan Bao Zhen Decoction,For a hanging abscess that has already ruptured, with a wide-open wound and oozing pus and fluid, and which fails to heal.

Formulas Name : Huan Yuan Bao Zhen Decoction

Chinese Name : 还元保真汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Paishao, 1 qian of Shu Di, 1 qian of Baizhu, 1 qian of Poria, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of Astragalus, 8 fen of Moutan bark, 8 fen of Goji berries, 5 fen of licorice (roasted), 5 fen of processed Aconite, 3 fen of Cinnamon bark, 3 fen of Alisma.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For a hanging abscess that has already ruptured, with a wide-open wound and oozing pus and fluid, and which fails to heal.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water, along with 3 slices of slow-roasted ginger and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take before meals.

Huan Yuan Bao Zhen Decoction，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.，For a hanging abscess that has already ruptured, with a wide-open wound and oozing pus and fluid, and which fails to heal.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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