Nourishing and Tonifying Decoction

Nourishing and Tonifying Decoction,For all types of scrofula caused by emotional distress, deficiency of qi and blood, emaciation, tidal fevers, coughing, and hard, swollen, painful lumps—regardless of whether the condition is acute or chronic—provided the lesions have not yet ruptured.

Formulas Name : Nourishing and Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 滋荣散坚汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 1 qian, Danggui 1 qian, Baishao 1 qian, Shudidi 1 qian, Chenpi 1 qian, Fuling 1 qian, Jiegeng 1 qian, Baizhu 1 qian, Xiangfu 1 qian, Gancao 0.5 fen, Haifen 0.5 fen, Beimu 0.5 fen, Ren Shen 0.5 fen, Kunbu 0.5 fen, Shengma 0.3 fen, Honghua 0.3 fen.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For all types of scrofula caused by emotional distress, deficiency of qi and blood, emaciation, tidal fevers, coughing, and hard, swollen, painful lumps—regardless of whether the condition is acute or chronic—provided the lesions have not yet ruptured.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Nourishing and Tonifying Decoction,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,For all types of scrofula caused by emotional distress, deficiency of qi and blood, emaciation, tidal fevers, coughing, and hard, swollen, painful lumps—regardless of whether the condition is acute or chronic—provided the lesions have not yet ruptured.

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