Qianhu and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 108.,Following an episode of typhoid fever, blurred vision in both eyes or the formation of a floating opacity.
Qianhu and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction
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Formulas Name : Qianhu and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction
Chinese Name : 前胡犀角汤
Drug Formulation
Qianhu (root tip removed) 1 liang, rhino horn shavings 1 liang, chrysanthemum flowers 1 liang, Qianghuo (root tip removed) 1 liang, Fangfeng (branches removed) 1 liang, Xixin (stems and leaves removed) 1 liang, licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang,Gardenia seeds 1 liang, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed, roasted) 1 liang, Raw Rehmannia root (roasted) 1 liang, Vitex fruit 1 liang, Blue thistle seeds 1 liang, Cassia seeds (lightly roasted) 1 liang, Plantain seeds (lightly roasted) 1 liang, Astragalus root (chopped) 1.5 liang.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 108.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
Following an episode of typhoid fever, blurred vision in both eyes or the formation of a floating opacity.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm after meals, twice daily.
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Qianhu and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction,Following an episode of typhoid fever, blurred vision in both eyes or the formation of a floating opacity.