Five-Spice Decoction with Added Cornus and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Vol. 138.，For malignant pulse-related swellings and toxins: when toxic qi attacks the pulse, causing sudden swelling and pain that forms a nodule, or appears as a scattered pattern resembling boils, but is not a typical boil; it may also cause headaches, chills and fever, and shortness of breath that persist for several days.
Five-Spice Decoction with Added Cornus and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction
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Formulas Name : Five-Spice Decoction with Added Cornus and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction
Chinese Name : 五香汤加茱萸犀角汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 liang of Agastache Leaves, 1 liang of Agarwood, 1 liang of Incense, 1 liang of Clove, 1 liang of Evodia (washed in boiling water, lightly roasted), 1 liang of Rhinoceros Horn (chopped).
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Vol. 138.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For malignant pulse-related swellings and toxins: when toxic qi attacks the pulse, causing sudden swelling and pain that forms a nodule, or appears as a scattered pattern resembling boils, but is not a typical boil; it may also cause headaches, chills and fever, and shortness of breath that persist for several days.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take warm on an empty stomach; take another dose in the evening. Apply the hot residue to the swollen area; replace it with a new application once it cools.
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Five-Spice Decoction with Added Cornus and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,For malignant pulse-related swellings and toxins: when toxic qi attacks the pulse, causing sudden swelling and pain that forms a nodule, or appears as a scattered pattern resembling boils, but is not a typical boil; it may also cause headaches, chills and fever, and shortness of breath that persist for several days.