Indigo Flower Decoction

Indigo Flower Decoction,Indicated for swelling and pain.

Formulas Name : Indigo Flower Decoction

Chinese Name : 蓝花汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Indigo Flower, 1 liang of Leilu (with the root tip removed), 1 liang of Rhubarb (chopped and stir-fried), 1 liang of Cimicifuga, 1 liang of Scutellaria (with the black core removed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 137.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Indicated for swelling and pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian bi per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water and 2–7 bamboo leaves until reduced to 1 zhan; add 1 qian bi of magnesium sulfate powder; boil once more; strain; and take warm on an empty stomach. If bowel movements have already occurred, omit the magnesium sulfate.

Indigo Flower Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 137.,Indicated for swelling and pain.

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