Three Bupleurum Decoction

Three Bupleurum Decoction,For those with a constitutional deficiency of yin, or those with insufficient blood in the Liver Meridian who have occasionally contracted wind-cold; or for cases where the pathogenic factor has not penetrated deeply and can be treated with a combination of tonification and dispersion; or for colds contracted after illness or childbirth, where the use of dispersing agents is unavoidable but blood and qi are too weak to expel the pathogen outward.

Formulas Name : Three Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 三柴胡饮

Drug Formulation

2–3 qian of Bupleurum, 1.5 qian of Paeonia, 1 qian of fried licorice, 1 qian of tangerine peel, 3–5 slices of fresh ginger, 2 qian of Angelica (for patients with loose stools, substitute with prepared Rehmannia).

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For those with a constitutional deficiency of yin, or those with insufficient blood in the Liver Meridian who have occasionally contracted wind-cold; or for cases where the pathogenic factor has not penetrated deeply and can be treated with a combination of tonification and dispersion; or for colds contracted after illness or childbirth, where the use of dispersing agents is unavoidable but blood and qi are too weak to expel the pathogen outward.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7–8 fen; take while warm.

Three Bupleurum Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For those with a constitutional deficiency of yin, or those with insufficient blood in the Liver Meridian who have occasionally contracted wind-cold; or for cases where the pathogenic factor has not penetrated deeply and can be treated with a combination of tonification and dispersion; or for colds contracted after illness or childbirth, where the use of dispersing agents is unavoidable but blood and qi are too weak to expel the pathogen outward.

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