Wulong Dan,From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,For the initial stage of external swelling and internal distension.
Wulong Dan
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Formulas Name : Wulong Dan
Chinese Name : 五龙丹
Drug Formulation
Gansui, Rhubarb, Red Beans, Bitter Nettle, and Akebia—each in equal parts.
Source
From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.
Processing
Form into pills the size of a mustard seed using vinegar paste.
Benefits
For the initial stage of external swelling and internal distension.
Instructions for Use
Take 2–3 fen per dose; adjust the amount according to the patient’s constitution, age, and physical condition. Take on an empty stomach in the morning with boiling water. Once the swelling has subsided but diarrhea persists, supplement with rice gruel.
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Wulong Dan,For the initial stage of external swelling and internal distension.