Classical Formula Glossary
Si Miao Yong An Tang (Four-Valiant Decoction for Well-Being)四妙勇安湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Treat Abscesses and Sores |
| Diagnosis | Sloughing ulcer due to abstraction by fire toxin leading to stasis of blood in the sinews and blood vessels |
| Action | Clears heat, resolves toxicity, nourishes the Yin, invigorates the blood, alleviates pain |
| Indication | Ulcerated, nonhealing sores on a dark red, slightly swollen limp that is warm to the touch and extremely painful, along with fever, thirst, red tongue and rapid pulse |
| Remarks | Combines a strategy of clearing heat and resolving toxicity with nourishing the Yin fluids and invigorating the blood |
| Ingredients |
Xuan Shen (Organic) (90 g) Dang Gui (tested) (60 g) Gan Cao (tested) (30 g) |
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