Jieji Decoction

Jieji Decoction,For cases of shanghan where both yin and yang are in excess, with a floating and rapid pulse in both hands—or a tight or slow pulse—and strong pulses in all three positions; accompanied by absence of sweat and aversion to wind; occurring from the beginning of spring (Lichun) until just before Qingming.

Formulas Name : Jieji Decoction

Chinese Name : 解肌汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 fen of Ephedra (knots removed), half a liang of Cimicifuga, and half a liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

*Treatise on the Subtleties of Cold Damage*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For cases of shanghan where both yin and yang are in excess, with a floating and rapid pulse in both hands—or a tight or slow pulse—and strong pulses in all three positions; accompanied by absence of sweat and aversion to wind; occurring from the beginning of spring (Lichun) until just before Qingming.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and half a he of fermented soybeans; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while hot.

Jieji Decoction,*Treatise on the Subtleties of Cold Damage*, Volume 1.,For cases of shanghan where both yin and yang are in excess, with a floating and rapid pulse in both hands—or a tight or slow pulse—and strong pulses in all three positions; accompanied by absence of sweat and aversion to wind; occurring from the beginning of spring (Lichun) until just before Qingming.

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