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Seven-Star Sword,For the initial stage of the thirteen types of carbuncles, characterized by aversion to cold and fever, nausea and vomiting, numbness in the limbs, extreme itching and pain, restlessness and agitation, and in severe cases, confusion and the spread of carbuncle toxin to the spleen.

Formulas Name : Seven-Star Sword

Chinese Name : 七星剑

Drug Formulation

Wild chrysanthemum (tender buds) 3 qian, cocklebur heads 3 qian, Asarum 3 qian, half-branch lotus 3 qian, groundsel 3 qian, ephedra 1 qian, placenta 2 qian.

Source

*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For the initial stage of the thirteen types of carbuncles, characterized by aversion to cold and fever, nausea and vomiting, numbness in the limbs, extreme itching and pain, restlessness and agitation, and in severe cases, confusion and the spread of carbuncle toxin to the spleen.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 jin of good-quality wine and simmer until reduced to 1 bowl. Strain, let cool, and drink while hot. Keep covered until a sweat breaks out.

Seven-Star Sword,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,For the initial stage of the thirteen types of carbuncles, characterized by aversion to cold and fever, nausea and vomiting, numbness in the limbs, extreme itching and pain, restlessness and agitation, and in severe cases, confusion and the spread of carbuncle toxin to the spleen.

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