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Acute Kidney Failure #2

Medicinals
3

Composition

  • Fan Xie YeFol. Sennae3–10 g

    Drains downward, guides out Stagnation and eliminates Excess Heat.

  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei15–20 g

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

  • Mang XiaoNatrii Sulfas4–18 g

    Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, clears Heat and drains Fire.

    for constipation due to Heat in the Stomach and Intestines.

Actions

  • Facilitates urination
  • Directs downward
  • Leads Stagnation out of the body
  • Removes Excess Heat
  • Purges Fire
  • Lessens Fire toxicity

Patterns treated

Damp-Heat accompanied by toxicity

Manifestations

  • Scanty urine output
  • Presence of fever
  • Marked thirst
  • A parched mouth
  • Aching pain in the lower back
  • Spasmodic lower back pain that can spread toward the groin
Tongue body
Presenting with a reddish hue
Coating
Displaying a yellow tint
Pulse
A pulse quality that is slippery, at a rapid rate

Indications

Acute failure of the Kidney

Notes

This prescription is toxic; it should not be taken over a long duration.