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Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Decoction

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Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Decoction,For pea-sized rashes accompanied by discomfort, unresolved exterior and interior symptoms, restlessness and shortness of breath, constipation, and abdominal distension caused by qi stagnation.

Formulas Name : Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Decoction

Chinese Name : 犀角升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 1 fen and a half, Wood Fragrance 1 fen, Rhinoceros Horn 1 fen, Cimicifuga 1 fen, Peony Root 1 fen, Licorice 1 fen, Apricot Kernel 1 fen, Bitter Orange Fruit 1 fen, Realgar 1 fen, Rhubarb half liang, Musk 1 qian.

Source

From *Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For pea-sized rashes accompanied by discomfort, unresolved exterior and interior symptoms, restlessness and shortness of breath, constipation, and abdominal distension caused by qi stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients; add 2 sheng of water and decoct until reduced to 1.5 sheng; add rhubarb and decoct further until reduced to 1 sheng; strain out the residue; add powdered realgar and musk, bring to a boil and mix thoroughly; divide into 3 doses; continue until bowel movements resume.

Rhinoceros Horn and Cimicifuga Decoction,From *Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 4.,For pea-sized rashes accompanied by discomfort, unresolved exterior and interior symptoms, restlessness and shortness of breath, constipation, and abdominal distension caused by qi stagnation.

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