Rhinoceros Horn and Anemarrhena Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 182.,For abscesses and boils in children.
Rhinoceros Horn and Anemarrhena Decoction
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Formulas Name : Rhinoceros Horn and Anemarrhena Decoction
Chinese Name : 犀角知母汤
Drug Formulation
Rhinoceros Horn (chopped) 1 liang, Anemarrhena Rhizome (roasted) 1 liang, Astragalus Root (chopped) 1 liang, Scutellaria Root (black core removed) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Salvia Root 1 liang, Pueraria Root (chopped) 1 liang, Rhubarb (chopped and stir-fried) 1 liang, Licorice Root (roasted) 1 liang,Scrophularia root 3 fen, Ophiopogon tuber (core removed, roasted) 1 liang and a half.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 182.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For abscesses and boils in children.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian bi per dose, add half a zhan of water and half a he of fresh Rehmannia glutinosa juice, decoct together until reduced to 4 fen, strain, and take warm after meals or before bedtime.
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Rhinoceros Horn and Anemarrhena Decoction,For abscesses and boils in children.