Goral Horn and Fermented Black Soybean Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 23 of *Wai Tai*.,Sore throat with swelling and a lump, with toxic qi rising to the heart and chest.
Goral Horn and Fermented Black Soybean Decoction
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Formulas Name : Goral Horn and Fermented Black Soybean Decoction
Chinese Name : 羚羊角豉汤
Drug Formulation
1.5 sheng of fermented black beans, 1 liang of rhinoceros horn shavings, 1 liang of antelope horn shavings, 3 liang of peony root, 4 liang of cimicifuga root, 1 liang of apricot kernels (with skin and tip removed), 7 gardenia fruits, and 1 liang of licorice (roasted).
Source
From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 23 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Cut the ingredients as directed.
Benefits
Sore throat with swelling and a lump, with toxic qi rising to the heart and chest.
Instructions for Use
Boil 7 sheng of water down to 1.5 sheng, strain out the residue, and divide the decoction into 3 doses to be taken.
Note
Avoid seaweed and Chinese cabbage.
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Goral Horn and Fermented Black Soybean Decoction,Sore throat with swelling and a lump, with toxic qi rising to the heart and chest.