Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Clear Heat
- Ingredients
- 4 herbs
Ingredients
4 substances in Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Chi Shao9-12 gCool the Blood
Mu Dan Pi6-8 gCool the Blood
Sheng Di Huang24-30 gCool the Blood
Xi Jiao3-4 gCool the BloodPreparation & dosage
Decoction. Shui Niu Jiao, powdered or shaved, should be substituted for Xi Jiao, as Xi Jiao is from an endangered species. If substituted, the dosage of Shui Niu Jiao should be 30-120 grams. Shui Niu Jiao is usually cooked for 20 minutes separately before it is added to the main decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- Thousand Ducat Formulas (Qian Jin Yao Fang)
Sources & References
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