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Dragon’s Tooth and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

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Dragon’s Tooth and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,For sudden convulsions due to cold damage, accompanied by high fever throughout the body.

Formulas Name : Dragon’s Tooth and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

Chinese Name : 龙齿犀角汤

Drug Formulation

Dragon’s Tooth 1 liang, Rhinoceros Horn 1 liang (chopped), Xianhuo (with root tip removed) 1 liang, Ox Bile 1.5 qian.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.

Processing

Grind the three ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For sudden convulsions due to cold damage, accompanied by high fever throughout the body.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain out the residue, add a small amount of ox bile, and take warm at any time.

Dragon’s Tooth and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 28.,For sudden convulsions due to cold damage, accompanied by high fever throughout the body.

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