Polygonatum Decoction

Polygonatum Decoction,For severe leprosy characterized by a red face with rashes, stiffness and spasms in the hands and feet, sores and ulcers on the body, and cases where the finger joints have already fallen off.

Formulas Name : Polygonatum Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄精煎

Drug Formulation

12 jin of raw Polygonatum, 5 jin of white honey, and 5 jin of fresh Rehmannia root (plump variety).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 18.

Processing

First, wash the Polygonatum and raw Rehmannia thoroughly, chop them finely, and pound them with a wooden or stone mortar and pestle until thoroughly crushed and pulverized. Add 3 dou of water, strain to extract the juice, place it in a silver or copper vessel, mix in the honey and stir well, then simmer until it becomes a thick decoction.

Benefits

For severe leprosy characterized by a red face with rashes, stiffness and spasms in the hands and feet, sores and ulcers on the body, and cases where the finger joints have already fallen off.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 qian of the preparation dissolved in warm wine, three times a day and once at night.

Polygonatum Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 18.,For severe leprosy characterized by a red face with rashes, stiffness and spasms in the hands and feet, sores and ulcers on the body, and cases where the finger joints have already fallen off.

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