Modified Da Chai Hu Decoction

Modified Da Chai Hu Decoction,In cases of warm disease where heat is stagnant at the skin and muscle layers, use pungent-cool herbs to disperse the heat, preventing it from retreating to the interior and thereby preventing the development of a condition that requires purgation.

Formulas Name : Modified Da Chai Hu Decoction

Chinese Name : 增损大柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 4 qian, Bohe 2 qian, Chenpi 1 qian, Huangqin 2 qian, Huanglian 1 qian, Huangbai 1 qian, Zhizi 1 qian, Baishao 1 qian, Zhishi 1 qian, Da Huang 2 qian, Guang Jianghuang 7 fen, Bai Jiangcan (wine-fried) 3 qian, Jinchantui 10 pieces.

Source

*Treatise on Cold and Warm Diseases*, Volume 4.

Benefits

In cases of warm disease where heat is stagnant at the skin and muscle layers, use pungent-cool herbs to disperse the heat, preventing it from retreating to the interior and thereby preventing the development of a condition that requires purgation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, add 1 liang of chilled yellow wine and 5 qian of honey, mix well, and take while cold.

Modified Da Chai Hu Decoction,*Treatise on Cold and Warm Diseases*, Volume 4.,In cases of warm disease where heat is stagnant at the skin and muscle layers, use pungent-cool herbs to disperse the heat, preventing it from retreating to the interior and thereby preventing the development of a condition that requires purgation.

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