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Ginseng and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

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Ginseng and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,For cases of qi deficiency in the zang-fu organs during pregnancy, with disharmony of the nutritive and defensive qi, separation of yin and yang, heat invading the heart and spleen, depletion of body fluids, restlessness, a dry tongue, and thirst.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参犀角汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 qian, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) 1 qian, Anemarrhena rhizome (roasted) 1 qian, Gardenia seed (roasted) 1 qian, Trichosanthes root 8 fen, Rhinoceros horn (ground into powder) 8 fen, Scutellaria root 5 fen, Licorice root 5 fen.

Source

*Bamboo Grove Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For cases of qi deficiency in the zang-fu organs during pregnancy, with disharmony of the nutritive and defensive qi, separation of yin and yang, heat invading the heart and spleen, depletion of body fluids, restlessness, a dry tongue, and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Ginseng and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,*Bamboo Grove Gynecology*, Volume 2.,For cases of qi deficiency in the zang-fu organs during pregnancy, with disharmony of the nutritive and defensive qi, separation of yin and yang, heat invading the heart and spleen, depletion of body fluids, restlessness, a dry tongue, and thirst.

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