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Shuzhanzi Decoction,For early-stage temporal abscess characterized by more heat than cold, dizziness and headache, dry mouth and throat, a constant desire to drink cold fluids, constipation and difficult urination, six pulses that are deep, firm, and forceful, and restlessness accompanied by pain.

Formulas Name : Shuzhanzi Decoction

Chinese Name : 鼠粘子汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Mouse-Adhesive Fruit, 1 qian of Platycodon root, 1 qian of Angelica root, 1 qian of Licorice tips, 1 qian of Red Peony root, 1 qian of Forsythia fruit, 1 qian of Scrophularia root, 1 qian of Lycium bark, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Tianhuafen, 1 qian of Akebia stem, and 2 qian of Rhubarb (roasted).

Source

From *The Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For early-stage temporal abscess characterized by more heat than cold, dizziness and headache, dry mouth and throat, a constant desire to drink cold fluids, constipation and difficult urination, six pulses that are deep, firm, and forceful, and restlessness accompanied by pain.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 8 fen. Take before meals; decoct the residue again and take the resulting decoction.

Shuzhanzi Decoction,From *The Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,For early-stage temporal abscess characterized by more heat than cold, dizziness and headache, dry mouth and throat, a constant desire to drink cold fluids, constipation and difficult urination, six pulses that are deep, firm, and forceful, and restlessness accompanied by pain.

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