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Lingqi Decoction,Guang Sores (Yangmei Sores).

Formulas Name : Lingqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 灵奇饮

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed; 6 qian in spring and summer, 8 qian in autumn and winter), Rhubarb 1 liang, Cicada Shedding 1 liang, Wilfordia 1 liang, White Angelica 1 liang.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Guang Sores (Yangmei Sores).

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 jin of mutton in 5 bowls of water; remove the meat and reserve the broth to decoct the herbs. Take while hot to induce sweating.

Lingqi Decoction，From *Yu’an*, Volume 6.，Guang Sores (Yangmei Sores).

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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