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Huanglian Jiedu Combined with Xijiao Dihuang Decoction

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Huanglian Jiedu Combined with Xijiao Dihuang Decoction,For warm-toxin-induced rashes with a purplish hue.

Formulas Name : Huanglian Jiedu Combined with Xijiao Dihuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连解毒合犀角地黄汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis rhizome 1.5 qian (washed with wine), Scutellaria root 1.5 qian (washed with wine), Phellodendron bark 1.5 qian (washed with wine), Gardenia fruit 1.5 qian, Rhinoceros horn 2 qian (preferably ground into a fine powder with water; shavings are also acceptable), Raw Rehmannia root 2 qian (soaked in wine, then pounded), Moutan bark 2 qian, Peony root 2 qian.

Source

From *Comprehensive Treatise on Warm-Heat and Summer-Heat Epidemics*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For warm-toxin-induced rashes with a purplish hue.

Instructions for Use

First, decoct the first seven ingredients in water and strain out the residue; add Rehmannia and decoct for several more boils; filter to clarify; add lotus root node juice and Platycladus orientalis juice, along with a small amount of finely ground ink; stir until the mixture turns black; and take it.

Huanglian Jiedu Combined with Xijiao Dihuang Decoction，From *Comprehensive Treatise on Warm-Heat and Summer-Heat Epidemics*, Volume 1.，For warm-toxin-induced rashes with a purplish hue.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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