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Mangxiao Decoction,For acute, hard, and tenacious masses.

Formulas Name : Mangxiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 芒消汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang and a half of Woody Stephania, 1 liang and a half of White Atractylodes, 1 liang and a half of Podophyllum, 2 liang of Sodium Silicate, 2 liang of Peony, 2 liang of Angelica, 3 liang of Rhubarb, 2 pieces of Centipede (roasted), 2 pieces of Scorpion (roasted), and 1 liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 19.

Benefits

For acute, hard, and tenacious masses.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; strain out the residue, add芒消, and divide into 3 doses to be taken 3 times daily.

Mangxiao Decoction,*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 19.,For acute, hard, and tenacious masses.

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