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Zhi Huang San,For early-stage boils and abscesses accompanied by restlessness and fever.

Formulas Name : Zhi Huang San

Chinese Name : 栀黄散

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb (roasted) 5 qian, Cimicifuga 5 qian, Scutellaria 5 qian, Gardenia seeds 1 fen, Licorice 1 fen.

Source

From *The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For early-stage boils and abscesses accompanied by restlessness and fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian, decoct in water, and drink.

Zhi Huang San,From *The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 15.,For early-stage boils and abscesses accompanied by restlessness and fever.

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