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Four Tigers Decoction

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Four Tigers Decoction,For cases where the rash has broken through but the throat is severely ulcerated, with a string-like and rapid pulse, red eyes, constipation, restlessness, a crimson tongue, and intense epidemic heat.

Formulas Name : Four Tigers Decoction

Chinese Name : 四虎饮

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb, Coptis, Rhinoceros Horn, Gypsum, Anemarrhena, Scrophularia, Raw Rehmannia, Indigo Powder, and Horse Mushroom.

Source

*Herbs for Epidemic Rash*.

Benefits

For cases where the rash has broken through but the throat is severely ulcerated, with a string-like and rapid pulse, red eyes, constipation, restlessness, a crimson tongue, and intense epidemic heat.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Four Tigers Decoction,*Herbs for Epidemic Rash*.,For cases where the rash has broken through but the throat is severely ulcerated, with a string-like and rapid pulse, red eyes, constipation, restlessness, a crimson tongue, and intense epidemic heat.

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