Oyster (calcined) 300 gm, Raw Astragalus 120 gm, Sparganium 60 gm, Zedoary 60 gm, Cinnabar Resin 30 gm, Raw Frankincense 30 gm, Raw Myrrh 30 gm, Gentian 60 gm, Scrophularia 90 gm, Zhejiang Fritillaria 60 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind the above 10 ingredients together into a fine powder, then mix with honey to form pills as large as phoenix tree seeds. Take 9 grams per dose, accompanied by 15 grams of washed and cleaned kelp.

bubble_chart Indications

Scrofula caused by stagnant fire in the liver and gallbladder and the coagulation of phlegm and saliva.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula heavily utilizes oyster shell and kelp to disperse phlegm and soften hardness, serving as the primary treatment for scrofula. Concerned that prolonged use may harm those with weak spleen and stomach, it incorporates Astragalus Root, Sparganium Rhizome, and Zedoary Rhizome to invigorate the stomach and strengthen the spleen, ensuring robust digestion and effective delivery of medicinal effects to the affected area. Since the root of this condition lies in the liver and gallbladder, Sparganium Rhizome and Zedoary Rhizome are adept at regulating stagnation in these organs. The condition manifests as hard as iron and stone, and these ingredients excel at breaking down the toughest blockages. Additionally, Dragon's Blood Resin, frankincense, and myrrh are added to promote qi and blood circulation, ensuring smooth flow without obstruction, thereby facilitating the easy dissipation of scrofula. To address potential excessive fire in the Shaoyang, gentian is included to directly enter the liver and gallbladder to purge it; Scrophularia Root and Fritillaria Bulb are used to clear and stabilize the lung metal to suppress it.