Ox-Bile Decoction for Draining the Heart

Ox-Bile Decoction for Draining the Heart,For intense heat in the Heart Meridian, manifesting as delirium, rambling speech, epilepsy, or mania with constipation following typhoid fever.

Formulas Name : Ox-Bile Decoction for Draining the Heart

Chinese Name : 牛黄泻心汤

Drug Formulation

2.5 qian of brain matter, 2.5 qian of ox bile, 2 liang of raw rhubarb powder, 2.5 qian of cinnabar.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For intense heat in the Heart Meridian, manifesting as delirium, rambling speech, epilepsy, or mania with constipation following typhoid fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with cool ginger and honey water.

Ox-Bile Decoction for Draining the Heart,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 7.,For intense heat in the Heart Meridian, manifesting as delirium, rambling speech, epilepsy, or mania with constipation following typhoid fever.

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