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Simple Rhubarb Decoction,For the initial onset of painful abscesses, swelling and pain, and conditions such as severe fever in young people causing back sores.

Formulas Name : Simple Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 单煮大黄汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb, licorice.

Source

From *De Xiao*, Volume 19.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For the initial onset of painful abscesses, swelling and pain, and conditions such as severe fever in young people causing back sores.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1.5 zhan of water; take on an empty stomach.

Note

Not to be used by those with deficient qi and blood.

Simple Rhubarb Decoction,From *De Xiao*, Volume 19.,For the initial onset of painful abscesses, swelling and pain, and conditions such as severe fever in young people causing back sores.

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