Mutton and Rhubarb Decoction,*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 10.,For syphilis sores, fish-mouth sores, and kidney-related wasting disease in patients with robust constitutions.
Mutton and Rhubarb Decoction
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Formulas Name : Mutton and Rhubarb Decoction
Chinese Name : 羊肉大黄汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of rhubarb, 8 qian of Sichuan lovage, 8 qian of Wilfordia, 8 qian of cicada slough, 5 qian of ephedra (knots removed), 2 qian of Smilax glabra, and 1 jin of lamb meat (boned and cleaned).
Source
*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 10.
Benefits
For syphilis sores, fish-mouth sores, and kidney-related wasting disease in patients with robust constitutions.
Instructions for Use
Finely chop the lamb, simmer until tender, remove the meat, and use the broth to decoct the herbs for oral administration.
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Mutton and Rhubarb Decoction,For syphilis sores, fish-mouth sores, and kidney-related wasting disease in patients with robust constitutions.