Liu Du Decoction，*New Treatise on Fungal and Infectious Diseases*.，For fungal sores and pain in the tendons and bones, where other medications have been ineffective and the patient is physically weak and exhausted.
Liu Du Decoction
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Formulas Name : Liu Du Decoction
Chinese Name : 六度煎
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 qian of Aconite, 1 qian of Astragalus membranaceus, 1 qian of tiger leg bone, and 8 qian of Smilax glabra.
Source
*New Treatise on Fungal and Infectious Diseases*.
Benefits
For fungal sores and pain in the tendons and bones, where other medications have been ineffective and the patient is physically weak and exhausted.
Instructions for Use
Boil 1 sheng of water down to 6 he, strain out the residue; then add 6 he of water and boil down to 4 he; finally, add 4 he of water and boil down to 2 he. Combine the three decoctions, mix well, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.
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Liu Du Decoction,For fungal sores and pain in the tendons and bones, where other medications have been ineffective and the patient is physically weak and exhausted.