Mulberry and Apricot Decoction

Mulberry and Apricot Decoction,

Formulas Name : Mulberry and Apricot Decoction

Chinese Name : 桑杏汤

Drug Formulation

8 qian of mulberry bark, 1 liang of pu xiao, 2 qian of frankincense, and 2 qian of apricot kernels.

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 27.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 large bowls of water; first decoct the mulberry bark and apricot kernels until reduced to 3 bowls, then add the frankincense and natron, seal the pot until fully dissolved, and use the mixture first for fumigation and then for washing.

Mulberry and Apricot Decoction,From *Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 27.,

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