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Acute Kidney Failure #1

Medicinals
3

Composition

  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei15–20 g

    Drains Heat and Fire, purges accumulations, transforms Dampness, promotes urination and reduces Fire toxicity.

    for accumulation of pathogenic Heat and fluids in the chest and upper abdomen.
  • Ba DouFr. Crotonis0.1-0.3g per day

    Purges accumulated Cold, drives out water and reduces edema.

  • Gan SuiRx. Kansui0.5–1.5 g

    Drains water downward and eliminates congested fluids and thin mucus.

Actions

  • Purges Fire
  • Diminishes Fire toxicity
  • Resolves Dampness
  • Directs water downward

Patterns treated

Damp-Heat with toxicity

Manifestations

  • Diminished urination
  • Feverishness
  • A sensation of thirst
  • Dryness of the mouth
  • Pain in the lower back
  • Cramping low back pain that may extend into the groin
Tongue body
Exhibiting a red hue
Coating
Exhibiting a yellow hue
Pulse
Slippery in quality and rapid in rate

Indications

Acute renal failure

Notes

This formula carries toxicity; avoid prolonged use.