Zhenxi Dan

Zhenxi Dan,For epidemic diseases in all four seasons, characterized by macules and rashes, sore throat, swelling and pain, delirium and rambling speech, general fatigue, and all symptoms of summer heat.

Formulas Name : Zhenxi Dan

Chinese Name : 真犀丹

Drug Formulation

Black rhinoceros horn 2 qian, Acorus tatarinowii 3 qian, Scutellaria baicalensis 3 qian, Rehmannia glutinosa 3 qian, Lonicera japonica 5 qian, Forsythia suspensa 5 qian, Isatis root 3 qian, fermented black soybeans 3 qian, Scrophularia ningpoensis 3 qian, Polygonatum odoratum 3 qian, Lithospermum erythrorhizon 2 qian.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder; then boil with fermented soybeans until soft and form into pills, each weighing 2 qian.

Benefits

For epidemic diseases in all four seasons, characterized by macules and rashes, sore throat, swelling and pain, delirium and rambling speech, general fatigue, and all symptoms of summer heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose; reduce to half for children. Dissolve in plain boiled water and swallow.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Zhenxi Dan,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).,For epidemic diseases in all four seasons, characterized by macules and rashes, sore throat, swelling and pain, delirium and rambling speech, general fatigue, and all symptoms of summer heat.

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