Xiling Baihu Decoction

Xiling Baihu Decoction,Clears heat and relieves spasms. Indicated for conditions where warm-heat transforms into dryness, causing fluid depletion and wind disturbance, manifested by absence of nasal discharge, dry eyes without tears, a withered and haggard complexion, mental confusion, and convulsive collapse, particularly in critical cases.

Formulas Name : Xiling Baihu Decoction

Chinese Name : 犀羚白虎汤

Drug Formulation

Raw gypsum 6 qian, white Anemarrhena rhizome 4 qian, Chuzhou chrysanthemum 3 qian, Uncaria vine 1 qian 5 fen, raw licorice 6 fen, raw japonica rice 3 qian.

Source

From *Formulas of Wang Mengying*

Benefits

Clears heat and relieves spasms. Indicated for conditions where warm-heat transforms into dryness, causing fluid depletion and wind disturbance, manifested by absence of nasal discharge, dry eyes without tears, a withered and haggard complexion, mental confusion, and convulsive collapse, particularly in critical cases.

Instructions for Use

Lotus Leaf Envelope: First, use 1 qian of rhinoceros horn and 1 qian 5 fen of antelope horn to prepare a decoction to be used in place of water.

Xiling Baihu Decoction,From *Formulas of Wang Mengying*,Clears heat and relieves spasms. Indicated for conditions where warm-heat transforms into dryness, causing fluid depletion and wind disturbance, manifested by absence of nasal discharge, dry eyes without tears, a withered and haggard complexion, mental confusion, and convulsive collapse, particularly in critical cases.

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