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Dragon and Tiger Immortals Decoction

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Dragon and Tiger Immortals Decoction,For extremely severe cases of diphtheria.

Formulas Name : Dragon and Tiger Immortals Decoction

Chinese Name : 龙虎二仙汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Gentiana root, 1 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 1 liang of raw gypsum, 3 qian of Sichuan Coptis, 8 qian of genuine rhinoceros horn,3 qian of black gardenia seeds, 4 qian of Isatis root, 4 qian of mouse-tail seeds, 4 qian of Anemarrhena rhizome, 5 qian of dried silkworm, 4 qian of akebia stem, 4 qian of Scrophularia root, 1 qian of licorice root, 5 qian of Scutellaria root, 4 qian of horse mushroom (wrapped in silk and decocted), and 5 qian of Isatis leaf.

Source

*Essentials for the Rapid Treatment of Epidemic Diphtheria*.

Benefits

For extremely severe cases of diphtheria.

Instructions for Use

Use 2 he of japonica rice as a vehicle; take 3–4 doses daily.

Dragon and Tiger Immortals Decoction，*Essentials for the Rapid Treatment of Epidemic Diphtheria*.，For extremely severe cases of diphtheria.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
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