Revival Decoction,*Collection of Spring Foot Remedies*, Volume 4.,For cases where a carbuncle’s toxin has invaded internally, causing facial swelling and imminent death.
Revival Decoction
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Formulas Name : Revival Decoction
Chinese Name : 复生汤
Drug Formulation
Arctium seeds, oyster shell, soapberry thorns, honeysuckle, gardenia, pollen, water-permeable herb, bone bark, frankincense, myrrh, dried silkworm, and Coptis—each in equal parts.
Source
*Collection of Spring Foot Remedies*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For cases where a carbuncle’s toxin has invaded internally, causing facial swelling and imminent death.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 zhong of rust water from a knife-grinding stone and 1 zhong of yellow wine; decoct and drink. The patient will revive after 1–2 bowel movements; if sweating occurs, recovery is assured; if no sweating occurs, the condition is critical.
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Revival Decoction,For cases where a carbuncle’s toxin has invaded internally, causing facial swelling and imminent death.