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Rhinoceros Horn and Five-Spice Decoction

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Rhinoceros Horn and Five-Spice Decoction,For epidemic diseases characterized by uncomfortable eruptions resembling peas and mental restlessness.

Formulas Name : Rhinoceros Horn and Five-Spice Decoction

Chinese Name : 犀角五香汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of rhino horn shavings, half a liang of cloves, half a liang of frankincense, half a liang of wood fragrant, 1 liang of Scrophularia root, 1 liang of Cimicifuga root, and 1 fen of musk.

Source

From *Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For epidemic diseases characterized by uncomfortable eruptions resembling peas and mental restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1 zhan of water and half a zhan of bamboo sap until reduced to 8 fen, then take while warm, 3–4 times a day.

Rhinoceros Horn and Five-Spice Decoction,From *Treatise on General Diseases of Cold Damage*, Volume 6.,For epidemic diseases characterized by uncomfortable eruptions resembling peas and mental restlessness.

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