Summer Heat-Relieving Decoction，*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.，For boils caused by damp-heat stagnation, initially presenting as a red halo followed by swelling and pain, where the affected area is less than one cun in size; as well as for men and women of all ages, regardless of whether they have a boil or not, during periods of extreme heat, this decoction is suitable for all.
Summer Heat-Relieving Decoction
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Formulas Name : Summer Heat-Relieving Decoction
Chinese Name : 解暑汤
Drug Formulation
Forsythia, Honeysuckle, Red Peony Root, Trichosanthes Root, Talc (sifted), Plantain Seed (roasted and ground), Licorice, and Alisma.
Source
*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For boils caused by damp-heat stagnation, initially presenting as a red halo followed by swelling and pain, where the affected area is less than one cun in size; as well as for men and women of all ages, regardless of whether they have a boil or not, during periods of extreme heat, this decoction is suitable for all.
Instructions for Use
Add 10 pieces of Bamboo Leaf to the above formula, decoct in water, and take while warm at any time.
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Summer Heat-Relieving Decoction,For boils caused by damp-heat stagnation, initially presenting as a red halo followed by swelling and pain, where the affected area is less than one cun in size; as well as for men and women of all ages, regardless of whether they have a boil or not, during periods of extreme heat, this decoction is suitable for all.