Liu Du Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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