Yang-Transforming Decoction

Yang-Transforming Decoction,Boil on the Back. A swelling appears in the center of the back, accompanied by severe itching; subsequently, the back feels as heavy as a mountain, and a faint red rash gradually spreads, as large as a plate. This is the initial manifestation of a yin-type boil.

Formulas Name : Yang-Transforming Decoction

Chinese Name : 变阳汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Astragalus root: 2 liang; Honeysuckle: half a jin (decocted; use the decoction instead); Aconite root: 1 qian; Schizonepeta (roasted until black): 3 qian; Bupleurum root: 2 qian; White peony root: 1 liang; Trichosanthes root: 5 qian; Raw licorice root: 5 qian.

Source

*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.

Benefits

Boil on the Back. A swelling appears in the center of the back, accompanied by severe itching; subsequently, the back feels as heavy as a mountain, and a faint red rash gradually spreads, as large as a plate. This is the initial manifestation of a yin-type boil.

Instructions for Use

Decoct Jinghua in water to yield 2 bowls of liquid; drink the decoction and re-decoct the residue. After taking this, the yin condition will inevitably transform into yang and cause pain. Take one more dose, and the pain will subside; take one more dose, and the condition will be completely cured.

Yang-Transforming Decoction,*Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 13.,Boil on the Back. A swelling appears in the center of the back, accompanied by severe itching; subsequently, the back feels as heavy as a mountain, and a faint red rash gradually spreads, as large as a plate. This is the initial manifestation of a yin-type boil.

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