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