Rhinoceros Horn and Rhubarb Decoction

Rhinoceros Horn and Rhubarb Decoction,Intestinal abscess. Dull, aching pain in the abdomen; constipation and difficulty passing both urine and stool.

Formulas Name : Rhinoceros Horn and Rhubarb Decoction

Chinese Name : 犀角大黄汤

Drug Formulation

Rhinoceros Horn (ground into powder; 1 qian; add after the decoction is ready), Rhubarb (wine-fried) 1 qian 2 fen, Moutan Bark, Plum Kernels (with skin and tips removed), and Winter Melon Seeds 2 qian; Coix Seed, Sodium Silicate, and Honeysuckle 3 qian.

Source

From *Outline of Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 12.

Benefits

Intestinal abscess. Dull, aching pain in the abdomen; constipation and difficulty passing both urine and stool.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in 2 zhong of water; take on an empty stomach.

Rhinoceros Horn and Rhubarb Decoction,From *Outline of Surgical Mysteries*, Volume 12.,Intestinal abscess. Dull, aching pain in the abdomen; constipation and difficulty passing both urine and stool.

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