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Xiaojian Decoction

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Xiaojian Decoction,Sword-shaped ulcer with a tuft.

Formulas Name : Xiaojian Decoction

Chinese Name : 消坚汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 5 qian of Lonicera japonica, 5 qian of Taraxacum officinale, 2 qian of Bupleurum chinense, 3 qian of Trichosanthes kirilowii, 1 qian of fried Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 3 whole scorpions (ground into powder), 1 qian 5 fen of Platycodon grandiflorus, 1 qian 5 fen of Saussurea costus.

Source

From *The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Sword-shaped ulcer with a tuft.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water to yield 1 bowl of liquid; mix in the whole scorpion powder and take. The abscess will resolve on its own after 10 doses. If it has not yet ruptured, it will resolve after 4 doses. If it has persisted for a long time without rupturing, add 3 fen of Aconite to this formula; taking several consecutive doses will also cause it to resolve.

Xiaojian Decoction,From *The Profound Secrets of the Divine Realm*, Volume 7.,Sword-shaped ulcer with a tuft.

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