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Horn Decoction,For intestinal bleeding.

Formulas Name : Horn Decoction

Chinese Name : 角子汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of yellow ox horn core (calcined over fire to preserve its properties), 1 fen of areca nut.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 141), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For intestinal bleeding.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with aged rice decoction after meals.

Horn Decoction,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 141), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.,For intestinal bleeding.

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