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Zi Gen Mu Li Tang紫根牡蛎汤

Arnebia/Lithospermum and Oyster Shell Decoction

Also known asLithospermum and Oyster Shell Decoction · Arnebia and Oyster Shell Decoction · Zi Cao Gen Mu Li Tang

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Dang GuiRx, Angelicae Sinensis9–12 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.

    for many Blood Deficiency patterns.
    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
    • Jin Yi Hua
    reduces obstruction and toxicity for swollen, painful sores and necrosis of surrounding tissue.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba6–9 g

    Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes *Yin, softens the Liver and relieves pain.*

    regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen.
    • Bai Shao
    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Zi CaoRx. Arnebiae/Lithospermi3–9 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, invigorates Blood circulation, relieves Fire toxins, encourages rashes and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.

    for constipation
  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei1–3 g

    Drains Heat, purges accumulations, drains Fire, transforms Dampness, drains Heat from the Blood, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and reduces Fire toxicity.

    for Blood Stasis.
  • Ren Dong TengCaulis Lonicerae6–9 g

    Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, cools the Blood, clears Damp-Heat from the Lower *Jiao and expels Wind-Heat.*

  • (Jin Yin Hua)(Flos Lonicerae)(2-6g)

    (Used instead of Ren Dong Teng in some versions.)

  • Sheng MaRz. Cimicifugae1–3 g

    Releases the exterior, vents measles, clears Heat, relieves toxicity, raises Yang and lifts Sunken *Qi.*

    raises the clear Qi, allowing turbidity to descend and moistening the Intestines.
    for incomplete expression of measles.
  • Huang QiRx. Astragali6–9 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh and expels toxins.

    for Qi and Blood Deficiency with chronic non-healing sores.
    raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen.
  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae6–9 g

    Heavily settles and calms the Spirit, calms the Liver, benefits Yin, anchors Floating *Yang, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.*

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–9 g

    Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of *Qi.*

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae1–3 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*

Actions

  • Purges Heat from the Blood
  • Eliminates toxins
  • Reduces swelling
  • Clears away noxious sores
  • Breaks up nodules and hard masses
  • Provides a mild tonification of Qi and Blood

Patterns treated

  • Heat toxin present in the Blood
  • Virulent abscesses and sores
  • Long-standing bayberry sore toxin of deep red hue

Manifestations

  • Long-standing, persistent skin lesions
  • Open sores
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Small hard lumps
  • Virulent abscesses and sores
  • Sores caused by syphilis
  • Skin that is red and itchy
  • Firmness of the tissue
Tongue body
Pale in color, marked with red spots
Pulse
Quick and pecking

Indications

  • Cancer of the breast
  • Breast inflammation
  • Inflammation of the lymph nodes
  • Inflammation of the appendix
  • Gangrenous tissue death
  • Skin lesions caused by syphilis
  • A case of impetigo
  • Cancer of the Lung
  • Cancer of the Stomach
  • Cancer of the colon and rectum
  • Widespread cancer of the lymphatic system
  • Hemorrhoids that are painful
  • Warts in the anogenital region
  • A herpes outbreak
  • Long-standing swelling of unclear cause that resists treatment
  • Virulent abscesses and sores

Modifications