Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang 羚角钩藤汤
Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Qing era)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cornu Saigae tartarica | 4 ½ grams | |
Uncaria rhynchophylla | 9 grams | |
Morus alba | 6 grams | |
Chrysanthemum morifolium | ||
Paeonia lactiflora | 9 grams ea. | |
Rehmannia glutinosa, raw | 15 grams | |
Fritillaria cirrhosa | 12 grams | |
Bambusa caulis | 15 grams | |
Poria cocos | 9 grams | |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | 2.4 grams |
Preparation:
Decoction. The Antelope horn is decocted for a while before adding the remaining herbs, the Uncaria Gou Teng being added towards the end.
Function:
Stops Wind, clears Liver Heat
Use:
Formula pattern: High Fever, irritability, restless, dizziness, vertigo, twitching, deep red tongue with red spots, wiry and rapid pulse. It can be used in cases without Fever, but is only for Heat condition.
1. Headache
2. Dizziness
3. Vertigo
4. Tics and Spasms 5. Hypertension
6. Encephalitis
7. Meningitis
8. Eclampsia
9. Acute Febrile diseases with Liver Heat, high Fever, Spasms, Convulsions, Coma
Dose:
the above can be taken over the course of the day in 2 equal doses
Cautions:
Not used for Internal Wind from deficiency
Modifications:
1. Goat horn or Mother of Pearl may be used in place of Antelope horn using a dose of around 30–45 grams. If Antelope horn is used it may be taken as a powder instead of decoction in a dose of 1–2 grams with the reaming herbs cooked into Decoction.
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