Da Xiong Huang Decoction

Da Xiong Huang Decoction,For tetanus with constipation, red urine, and unceasing spontaneous sweating. Or for tetanus where the pathogenic factor has penetrated inward, manifesting as a stiff tongue, locked jaw, arched neck and back, twitching and spasms of the tendons, and excessive phlegm and saliva.

Formulas Name : Da Xiong Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 大芎黄汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 2 liang, Qianghuo 1 liang, Huangqin 1 liang, Da Huang 1 liang.

Source

From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume Middle.

Benefits

For tetanus with constipation, red urine, and unceasing spontaneous sweating. Or for tetanus where the pathogenic factor has penetrated inward, manifesting as a stiff tongue, locked jaw, arched neck and back, twitching and spasms of the tendons, and excessive phlegm and saliva.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5–7 qian per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and take while warm, regardless of the time of day. Continue until bowel movements are restored.

Da Xiong Huang Decoction,From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume Middle.,For tetanus with constipation, red urine, and unceasing spontaneous sweating. Or for tetanus where the pathogenic factor has penetrated inward, manifesting as a stiff tongue, locked jaw, arched neck and back, twitching and spasms of the tendons, and excessive phlegm and saliva.

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