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Spleen-Strengthening and Dampness-Draining Decoction

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Spleen-Strengthening and Dampness-Draining Decoction,For the initial stage of skin sores and abscesses in children, characterized by redness, swelling, and pain; or when damp-toxin descends; or when there is pain at the Huantiao acupoint.

Formulas Name : Spleen-Strengthening and Dampness-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 健脾渗湿饮

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 5 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 fen, Atractylodes lancea 5 fen, Stephania tetrandra (tossed with wine) 5 fen, Phellodendron amurense (roasted) 5 fen, Ligusticum chuanxiong 5 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 5 fen, Angelica sinensis 5 fen, Poria cocos 5 fen, Carica papaya (not to be processed with iron utensils) 3 fen, Bupleurum root tips 3 fen, Licorice 3 fen.

Source

From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 12.

Benefits

For the initial stage of skin sores and abscesses in children, characterized by redness, swelling, and pain; or when damp-toxin descends; or when there is pain at the Huantiao acupoint.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and decoct in water; if symptoms do not subside after 3–5 doses, add a small amount of Cinnamomum cassia; decoction with wine is also acceptable.

Spleen-Strengthening and Dampness-Draining Decoction,From *Essentials for Infant Care*, Volume 12.,For the initial stage of skin sores and abscesses in children, characterized by redness, swelling, and pain; or when damp-toxin descends; or when there is pain at the Huantiao acupoint.

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