Gentian and Antelope Horn Decoction

Gentian and Antelope Horn Decoction,In cases of eclampsia with a predominance of wind-heat, prior to the onset of symptoms, patients may experience severe headache, a flushed complexion, dizziness and blurred vision, epigastric and abdominal pain, constipation, or vomiting; after the onset, they may exhibit convulsions and loss of consciousness, with a red tongue and a string-like, slippery, and rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Gentian and Antelope Horn Decoction

Chinese Name : 龙胆羚羊角汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Gentiana root, 2 qian of Scutellaria root, 3 qian of dried Rehmannia root, 1 qian of antelope horn (grind into juice and take as a decoction), 3 qian of Poria sclerotium, 1 qian of Salvia root, and 2 qian of Ziziphus seed.

Source

*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.

Benefits

In cases of eclampsia with a predominance of wind-heat, prior to the onset of symptoms, patients may experience severe headache, a flushed complexion, dizziness and blurred vision, epigastric and abdominal pain, constipation, or vomiting; after the onset, they may exhibit convulsions and loss of consciousness, with a red tongue and a string-like, slippery, and rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while slightly warm.

Gentian and Antelope Horn Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,In cases of eclampsia with a predominance of wind-heat, prior to the onset of symptoms, patients may experience severe headache, a flushed complexion, dizziness and blurred vision, epigastric and abdominal pain, constipation, or vomiting; after the onset, they may exhibit convulsions and loss of consciousness, with a red tongue and a string-like, slippery, and rapid pulse.

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