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Minor Dan Decoction Formula

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Minor Dan Decoction Formula,For abscesses and boils in their initial stages that are spreading and growing.

Formulas Name : Minor Dan Decoction Formula

Chinese Name : 小丹搨方

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Cimicifuga, 2 liang of Coptis, 2 liang of Rheum, 2 liang of Ligusticum, 3 liang of Scutellaria, 3 liang of sodium silicate, 1 liang of Angelica, 1 liang of licorice (roasted), and 1 liang of antelope horn.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 283.

Benefits

For abscesses and boils in their initial stages that are spreading and growing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the ingredients in water until the liquid turns green; apply to a piece of silk while still warm, then press it onto the swelling several times—the swelling will dissipate immediately.

Minor Dan Decoction Formula,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 283.,For abscesses and boils in their initial stages that are spreading and growing.

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