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Zhuangong Decoction

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Zhuangong Decoction,Boil on the Arm. A sore that suddenly appears between the two arms and develops into a boil is also a type of yin boil.

Formulas Name : Zhuangong Decoction

Chinese Name : 转攻汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Astragalus, 3 qian of Licorice, 3 qian of Fritillaria, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Cinnamon bark, 5 qian of Polygala tenuifolia, 5 qian of Viola yedoensis.

Source

*Secret Formulas from the Blue Sack*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Boil on the Arm. A sore that suddenly appears between the two arms and develops into a boil is also a type of yin boil.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Zhuangong Decoction,*Secret Formulas from the Blue Sack*, Volume 1.,Boil on the Arm. A sore that suddenly appears between the two arms and develops into a boil is also a type of yin boil.

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