Three-Decoction Formula

Three-Decoction Formula,For the initial stage of an unnamed swollen abscess.

Formulas Name : Three-Decoction Formula

Chinese Name : 三煎方

Drug Formulation

1 liang of honeysuckle, 1 liang of purple groundsel, 1 qian of angelica root, 1 qian of white angelica root, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 8 fen of licorice, 1 qian of frankincense, 1 qian of myrrh (both ingredients with oil removed), 1 qian of earth-dried pearl oyster shell, and 3 slices of pangolin scale (roasted).

Source

From *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For the initial stage of an unnamed swollen abscess.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Three-Decoction Formula,From *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 2.,For the initial stage of an unnamed swollen abscess.

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