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Rhinoceros Horn Antiseptic Decoction

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Rhinoceros Horn Antiseptic Decoction,For boils arising from smallpox lesions, stomach heat with a swollen throat, and constipation.

Formulas Name : Rhinoceros Horn Antiseptic Decoction

Chinese Name : 犀角消毒饮

Drug Formulation

Rhinoceros Horn 7 fen, Forsythia 1 qian, Mouse-ear Herb 1 qian, Belamcanda 6 fen, Licorice 5 fen, Saposhnikovia 5 fen, Honeysuckle 1.5 qian.

Source

*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.

Benefits

For boils arising from smallpox lesions, stomach heat with a swollen throat, and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Rhinoceros Horn Antiseptic Decoction,*Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 15.,For boils arising from smallpox lesions, stomach heat with a swollen throat, and constipation.

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