Pus-Draining Powder and Decoction

金匱要略合方(日本漢方吉益東洞)

Zhi Shi 10g, Bai Shao 10g, Gan Cao 10g, Jie Geng 15g, Da Zao 20g, Sheng Jiang 5g

Powder the above ingredients, then mix. For one dose, 3–6g, add egg yolk and stir evenly, and take with plain boiled water. Take 1–3 times per day. Alternatively, use the above amounts as a one-day portion for decoction (decoct six bowls of water down to two bowls, and take one bowl warm in the morning and evening).

湯劑

Clear heat and dissipate stagnation, discharge pus and eliminate abscess.

For patterns of stomach abscess or intestinal abscess where pus has formed and is about to rupture or has just ruptured, with relatively severe static blood and heat. Symptoms include abdominal fullness and contracture, hardness in the lower abdomen, a mass at the base, pain on deep pressure, or pus and blood in the stool, dry mouth, purple spots and purple dots on the tongue, thin yellow coating, and a slippery, rapid pulse.

If there is Yang deficiency, with a pale, enlarged tongue with teeth marks and a slippery, watery coating: add Pao Fu Zi 10 and Gan Jiang 10.

Use with caution in those with anemia or poor appetite.