Coptis and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

Coptis and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,Shanghan Hu-Huo Syndrome. Sores on the lips and mouth, hoarseness, heaviness in the limbs, aversion to the smell of food, silent desire to lie down, closed eyes, white tongue coating, and a face with patches of blackness that appear and disappear unpredictably. When parasites erode the lower region, it is called “Hu”; sores appear below the lips, and the throat is dry. When parasites erode the internal organs, it is called “Huo”; sores appear on the upper lip, and the voice is hoarse.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连犀角汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis, rhinoceros horn, black plum, wood fragrant, and peach kernel.

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 2.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients for one dose.

Benefits

Shanghan Hu-Huo Syndrome. Sores on the lips and mouth, hoarseness, heaviness in the limbs, aversion to the smell of food, silent desire to lie down, closed eyes, white tongue coating, and a face with patches of blackness that appear and disappear unpredictably. When parasites erode the lower region, it is called “Hu”; sores appear below the lips, and the throat is dry. When parasites erode the internal organs, it is called “Huo”; sores appear on the upper lip, and the voice is hoarse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Coptis and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,*Hui Chun*, Volume 2.,Shanghan Hu-Huo Syndrome. Sores on the lips and mouth, hoarseness, heaviness in the limbs, aversion to the smell of food, silent desire to lie down, closed eyes, white tongue coating, and a face with patches of blackness that appear and disappear unpredictably. When parasites erode the lower region, it is called “Hu”; sores appear below the lips, and the throat is dry. When parasites erode the internal organs, it is called “Huo”; sores appear on the upper lip, and the voice is hoarse.

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