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Xie Dan Decoction

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Xie Dan Decoction,Chronic nasal discharge with foul-smelling mucus.

Formulas Name : Xie Dan Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻胆汤

Drug Formulation

Dancao 1 qian, Huo Huanglian 1 qian, Luhui 1 qian, Danpi 2 qian, Danggui 2 qian, Maidong 2 qian, Zhimu 2 qian, Shanzhi 2 qian, Huangqi 1 qian, Cang’erzi 2 qian, Chaihu 8 fen.

Source

*Secret Transmission of Proven Internal and External Prescriptions*.

Benefits

Chronic nasal discharge with foul-smelling mucus.

Instructions for Use

Use the juice of one pig’s gallbladder as a vehicle; decoct in water and take orally.

Xie Dan Decoction,*Secret Transmission of Proven Internal and External Prescriptions*.,Chronic nasal discharge with foul-smelling mucus.

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