【Source】
《Wan Bing Hui Chun (1587)》, 《Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng (1607)》.
【Ingredients】
Ren Shen (Ginseng), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum striatum), Fang Feng (Ledebouriella seseloides), Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorus), Hou Po (Magnolia officinalis), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica)
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【Category】
<Blood Tonifying>：Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis)
<Spleen and Middle Qi Tonifying>：Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
<Qi Tonifying>：Huang Qi (Astragalus)、Ren Shen (Ginseng)
<Acrid Warm Exterior Releasing>：Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica)、Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig)、Fang Feng (Ledebouriella seseloides)
<Aromatic Damp Resolving>：Hou Po (Magnolia officinalis)
<Blood Invigorating and Stasis Resolving>：Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum striatum)
<Phlegm Transforming>：Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorus)
【Formula Meaning】
《Han Dian》: Ren Shen (Ginseng), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum striatum), Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica), etc. in the formula are all nourishing agents, which can help suppuration and the growth of new flesh. Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) and Huang Qi (Astragalus) can guide the virus out of the body and prevent internal attacks; and enhance the efficacy of the above nourishing agents. The effect of Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorus) and Fang Feng (Ledebouriella seseloides) lies in detoxification and anti-inflammation; Hou Po (Magnolia officinalis) is added as a stomachic in this case because other medicines may cause some stagnation in the stomach and impair appetite. Gan Cao (Licorice Root) is a harmonizing agent for all medicines, and its inherent poverty is harmonized by Gan Cao (Licorice Root) to form a whole, so as to achieve the desired effect. This formula is often used with the addition of Fan Bi (Enhydrophis chinensis); Fan Bi is added in cases where the suppurative power is weak.
【Function】
Invigorate blood and tonify deficiency, dispel turbidity and generate new tissue.
【Effect】
In the early stage or a few days after suppurative inflammation of the skin, it can be used to promote the formation and discharge of pus and help heal ulcers.
【Indications】
Thyroid enlargement.《Han Dian》: This formula is suitable for various suppurative inflammations, that is, carbuncle, facial furuncle, suppurative mastitis, suppurative otitis media, otorrhea, pyothorax, perianal inflammation, hemorrhoids, osteomyelitis, skin ulcer, etc. Its medicinal effect is to promote suppuration and generate muscle tissue.
【Mnemonic】
Nèi Tuō Shēng Jī (Internal Support for Tissue Generation) — Sheng Ji (tissue generation) drugs (Ren Shen, Huang Qi), fighting, attacking, defending, of course, arguing and then resolving. Use this formula for internal support and tissue generation for injuries (Chuan Xiong, Fang Feng, Dang Gui, Gan Cao, Bai Zhi, Gui Zhi, Hou Po, Jie Geng).
【Modifications】
(1) If the sores are unbearably painful, add a small amount of Ru Xiang (Frankincense) and Mo Yao (Myrrh). For carbuncles and painful swelling, double the dose of Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica); for non-swelling pain, double the dose of Guan Gui (Cinnamon); (2) If you cannot eat, add <a href='https://whatsintcm.com/dt_articles/Sha仁/’>Sha Ren (Amomum villosum) and Xiang Fu (Cyperus rotundus); for severe pain, add Ru Xiang (Frankincense) and Mo Yao (Myrrh), and double the dose of Dang Gui and Shao Yao (Peony); (3) If the fluid does not dry up, add Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena asphodeloides) and Bei Mu (Fritillaria thunbergii); (4) If the sores do not break through, add <a href='https://whatsintcm.com/dt_articles/Zao Jiao刺/’>Zao Jiao Ci (Gleditsia sinensis thorn); (5) For cough, add Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata), Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata peel), Xing Ren (Apricot kernel), and 5 slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger); (6) For constipation, add Da Huang (Rhubarb) and Zhi Ke (Citrus aurantium); (7) For dysuria, add Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), Che Qian Zi (Plantago asiatica seeds), Mu Tong (Akebia trifoliata), and Deng Cao (Juncus effusus).