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Zhuanshen Decoction

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Zhuanshen Decoction,For intractable sores that have persisted for years without healing.

Formulas Name : Zhuanshen Decoction

Chinese Name : 转神汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of ginseng, 5 qian of astragalus, 5 qian of angelica root, 5 qian of ophiopogon tuber, 5 qian of prepared rehmannia root, 3 qian of trichosanthes root, 3 qian of asparagus root, 3 qian of plantain seed, 4 qian of white atractylodes, 2 qian of licorice, 1 qian of schizonepeta, 0.5 fen of stephania root, 0.3 fen of aconite, 0.3 fen of tangerine peel.

Source

From *Secret Formulas of the Blue Sack*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For intractable sores that have persisted for years without healing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the pain and itching will subside; after two doses, severe pain will occur; after taking several more doses consecutively, the ulcer will break open. Remove Aconite, Stephania, and Plantain Seed; add 4 qian of Cornus officinalis and 2 qian of Schisandra chinensis. Take four more doses, and the condition will be cured.

Zhuanshen Decoction,From *Secret Formulas of the Blue Sack*, Volume 2.,For intractable sores that have persisted for years without healing.

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