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Detoxifying Rhino Horn Powder

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Detoxifying Rhino Horn Powder,For febrile diseases characterized by external invasion of toxic qi, resulting in skin rashes, delirium, agitation, and fever.

Formulas Name : Detoxifying Rhino Horn Powder

Chinese Name : 解毒犀角散

Drug Formulation

Rhinoceros Horn Shavings 1 liang, Scutellaria root 1 liang,Gardenia seeds half liang, Isatis root 2 liang, Ox gallstone half liang (finely ground), Horse-tooth oyster shell 1 liang, Bamboo shoot yellow half liang (finely ground), Red Poria half liang, Ophiopogon tuber 1.5 liang (core removed, roasted), Coptis rhizome half liang (stems removed), Musk 1 qian (finely ground), Licorice root half liang (raw).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For febrile diseases characterized by external invasion of toxic qi, resulting in skin rashes, delirium, agitation, and fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; prepare with bamboo leaf decoction and take at any time.

Detoxifying Rhino Horn Powder，*Shenghui*, Volume 18.，For febrile diseases characterized by external invasion of toxic qi, resulting in skin rashes, delirium, agitation, and fever.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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