Si Miao Yong An Tang 四妙勇安湯
Four Valiant Decoction for Well-being

Tradition:


TCM

Source / Author:


New Compilation of Time-tested Formulas (Yan Fang Xin Bian)

Herb Name

Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle)
Xuan Shen (Figwort)
Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)
Gan Cao (Licorice)

Latin


Lonicera japonica
Scrophularia ningpoensis
Angelica sinensis

Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Amount



90 grams ea.
60 grams
30 grams

Preparation:


Prepare a standard decoction.

Function:


Clears Heat and Toxin, Nourishes Blood, Promotes Healing, Relieve Pain

Use:


Non-healing Sore and Ulcers that are dark red, swollen and painful. There will be Fever, a red tongue and a fast pulse.
1. Chronic Ulcers
2. Thrombosis
3. Thromboangiitis obliterans
4. Gangrene
5. Chronic and Viral Hepatitis
6. Cirrhosis
7. Radio-dermatitis

Dose:


The above decoction is divided into 3 equal doses to be taken over the course of a day.

Cautions:


Not used in Cold or Weak conditions

Modifications:


1. To enhance the effect of moving the Blood, add Salvia Dan Shen (60 grams)
2. If there is Qi deficiency, add Astragalus Huang Qi
3. Extreme pain, add Myrrh (Mo Yao) and Frankincense (Ru Xiang)
4. If there is more sever Heat, add Paeonia Mu Dan Pi and Rehmannia Sheng Di Huang.

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