Toxic-Expelling and Life-Preserving Decoction，*Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 8.，Gangrene results from deep-seated cold and chronic chill, with yin toxins attacking the joints of the toes. If the toe cannot be extended when flexed, the disease lies in the tendons; if it cannot be flexed when extended, the disease lies in the bones. It may occur at the tip of the toe or between the toes. Initially, the affected area appears white; subsequently, it turns black; over time, it ulcerates and decays, with the joints falling off one by one, spreading to the top of the foot and the heel, where the tissue becomes white and rotten or black and decayed, causing unbearable pain.
Toxic-Expelling and Life-Preserving Decoction
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Formulas Name : Toxic-Expelling and Life-Preserving Decoction
Chinese Name : 驱毒保脱汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 qian of calcined sheep shin bone, 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia bark, 1 qian of raw licorice, 5 fen of black-roasted ginger, 5 fen of ephedra, 5 fen of pure frankincense, and 5 fen of purified myrrh.
Source
*Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 8.
Benefits
Gangrene results from deep-seated cold and chronic chill, with yin toxins attacking the joints of the toes. If the toe cannot be extended when flexed, the disease lies in the tendons; if it cannot be flexed when extended, the disease lies in the bones. It may occur at the tip of the toe or between the toes. Initially, the affected area appears white; subsequently, it turns black; over time, it ulcerates and decays, with the joints falling off one by one, spreading to the top of the foot and the heel, where the tissue becomes white and rotten or black and decayed, causing unbearable pain.
Instructions for Use
Apply fresh toad skin externally to the toes; take this formula internally.
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Toxic-Expelling and Life-Preserving Decoction,Gangrene results from deep-seated cold and chronic chill, with yin toxins attacking the joints of the toes. If the toe cannot be extended when flexed, the disease lies in the tendons; if it cannot be flexed when extended, the disease lies in the bones. It may occur at the tip of the toe or between the toes. Initially, the affected area appears white; subsequently, it turns black; over time, it ulcerates and decays, with the joints falling off one by one, spreading to the top of the foot and the heel, where the tissue becomes white and rotten or black and decayed, causing unbearable pain.