Zhimu Mangxiao Decoction

Zhimu Mangxiao Decoction,For cases where the "milk stone" has been activated, with heat in both the exterior and interior, sores appearing on the body, or the development of boils and abscesses, accompanied by difficulty in urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Zhimu Mangxiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 知母芒消汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena (roasted) 1 liang, Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang, Gardenia seeds 27, Rhubarb (coarsely chopped, stir-fried) 4 liang, Scutellaria (black core removed) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 183.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For cases where the "milk stone" has been activated, with heat in both the exterior and interior, sores appearing on the body, or the development of boils and abscesses, accompanied by difficulty in urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1.5 zhan, strain out the residue, add 1 qian of mangxiao powder, and boil for another 2–3 boils; divide into two doses and take while warm.

Zhimu Mangxiao Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 183.,For cases where the “milk stone” has been activated, with heat in both the exterior and interior, sores appearing on the body, or the development of boils and abscesses, accompanied by difficulty in urination and defecation.

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