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Revival Decoction,For cases where a carbuncle’s toxin has invaded internally, causing facial swelling and imminent death.

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.

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.

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