Jinqian Shuonian Decoction，*Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 7.，Axillary abscess. It occurs at the Tianchi acupoint under the armpit, causing chills, fever, and severe pain, with the palm feeling hot and the arm becoming stiff and red; commonly known as “jia-yong.”
Jinqian Shuonian Decoction
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Formulas Name : Jinqian Shuonian Decoction
Chinese Name : 金钱鼠粘汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Shuzhanzi, 2 qian of Coptis, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of raw licorice, 3 qian of Trichosanthes root, 1 qian 5 fen of Bupleurum, 2 qian of Forsythia, 1 qian of Safflower, 3 qian of Scrophularia, 3 qian of White Peony, and 1 liang of Honeysuckle.
Source
*Dongtian Aozi*, Volume 7.
Benefits
Axillary abscess. It occurs at the Tianchi acupoint under the armpit, causing chills, fever, and severe pain, with the palm feeling hot and the arm becoming stiff and red; commonly known as “jia-yong.”
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. If treated at the onset, two doses will completely resolve the condition; do not allow it to persist and ulcerate.
Note
If the abscess has already ruptured, this formula must not be taken. Treatment should be based on the principles of yin and yang.
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Jinqian Shuonian Decoction,Axillary abscess. It occurs at the Tianchi acupoint under the armpit, causing chills, fever, and severe pain, with the palm feeling hot and the arm becoming stiff and red; commonly known as “jia-yong.”