Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Sodium Sulfate

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Sodium Sulfate,Exogenous fever and headache; internal heat caused by stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention; or epigastric fullness and distension, vomiting, nausea, abdominal distension, and absence of bowel movements for several days.

Formulas Name : Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Sodium Sulfate

Chinese Name : 小柴胡加芒消汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang 7 qian of Bupleurum, 2 liang of Scutellaria, 2 liang of Ginseng, 2 liang of Licorice (roasted), 8 qian of Pinellia, and 3 liang of sodium silicate.

Source

From *The Book of Saving Lives*, cited in *The Treasure of Public Health: Supplements*.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Exogenous fever and headache; internal heat caused by stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention; or epigastric fullness and distension, vomiting, nausea, abdominal distension, and absence of bowel movements for several days.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain out the residue; add the mangxiao and decoct for another 1–2 boils; take while slightly warm.

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Sodium Sulfate,From *The Book of Saving Lives*, cited in *The Treasure of Public Health: Supplements*.,Exogenous fever and headache; internal heat caused by stagnation of phlegm and fluid retention; or epigastric fullness and distension, vomiting, nausea, abdominal distension, and absence of bowel movements for several days.

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