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Anemarrhena and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

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Anemarrhena and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,For fever and thirst due to cold damage, with uncontrolled water intake and progressive weight loss.

Formulas Name : Anemarrhena and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

Chinese Name : 知母犀角汤

Drug Formulation

Anemarrhena rhizome (roasted) half liang, rhinoceros horn shavings half liang, Cimicifuga root half liang, gypsum (crushed) 3 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For fever and thirst due to cold damage, with uncontrolled water intake and progressive weight loss.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water, adding 3–7 bamboo leaves and 50 wheat grains, until reduced to 7 fen. Strain, then add equal parts of Trichosanthes root juice and Trichosanthes kirilowii root juice (half he, each), stir well, and take warm after meals.

Anemarrhena and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 23.,For fever and thirst due to cold damage, with uncontrolled water intake and progressive weight loss.

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