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Five-Toxin Decoction

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Five-Toxin Decoction,Five Gu.

Formulas Name : Five-Toxin Decoction

Chinese Name : 五蛊汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of rhinoceros horn, 2 liang of ginger lily root, 2 liang of Coptis, 2 liang of red grass, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis, and 2 cun of antelope skin (roasted).

Source

Quoted from *Records of Verified Remedies Through the Ages* in Volume 28 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

Five Gu.

Instructions for Use

Chop the ingredients, add 7 sheng of water, and boil down to 2 sheng. Divide into 3 doses and take orally.

Five-Toxin Decoction,Quoted from *Records of Verified Remedies Through the Ages* in Volume 28 of *Wai Tai*.,Five Gu.

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