Tuoli Wenzhong Decoction，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 1.，For abscesses and carbuncles characterized by yang deficiency and yin cold, with a weak pulse and a cold body; or where the sore has turned cold, resulting in a lack of pain; or where the pus is thin and watery, accompanied by fullness and distension beneath the heart, intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain, slightly loose stools, shortness of breath after eating, vomiting and inability to lie down comfortably, and occasional episodes of confusion and drowsiness.
Tuoli Wenzhong Decoction
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Formulas Name : Tuoli Wenzhong Decoction
Chinese Name : 托里温中汤
Drug Formulation
5 fen of Atractylodes macrocephala, 5 fen of Poria cocos, 5 fen of Aquilaria agallocha, 5 fen of Clove, 1 qian of Pinellia ternata, 1 qian of Tangerine peel, 1 qian of Notopterygium incisum, 1 qian of Amomum villosum, 1 qian of Roasted Dried Ginger, 1 qian of Ginseng, 1 qian of White Cardamom, 1 qian of Licorice, 2 qian of Aconite, 3 slices of Fresh Ginger, and 1 jujube.
Source
*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 1.
Benefits
For abscesses and carbuncles characterized by yang deficiency and yin cold, with a weak pulse and a cold body; or where the sore has turned cold, resulting in a lack of pain; or where the pus is thin and watery, accompanied by fullness and distension beneath the heart, intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain, slightly loose stools, shortness of breath after eating, vomiting and inability to lie down comfortably, and occasional episodes of confusion and drowsiness.
Instructions for Use
Add 2 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take as needed, regardless of the time of day.
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Tuoli Wenzhong Decoction,For abscesses and carbuncles characterized by yang deficiency and yin cold, with a weak pulse and a cold body; or where the sore has turned cold, resulting in a lack of pain; or where the pus is thin and watery, accompanied by fullness and distension beneath the heart, intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain, slightly loose stools, shortness of breath after eating, vomiting and inability to lie down comfortably, and occasional episodes of confusion and drowsiness.