Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction

Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction,Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression; opens and disperses lung qi; clears heat and eliminates phlegm; subdues counterflow and stops vomiting; disperses nodules and resolves fullness. For “Zhi Jie Syndrome”—that is, cases of cold damage where purgation has not yet been performed, and there is a sensation of fullness and oppression beneath the heart, without rigidity or hardness, neither constituting “pi” (mass) nor “jie xiong” (chest constriction).

Formulas Name : Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴桔半夏汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 2 qian, Huangqin, Zhike, Banxia, and Jiegeng each 1 qian, Ren Shen 0.7 fen, Gancao 0.5 fen, fresh ginger, and jujubes.

Source

*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 27

Benefits

Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression; opens and disperses lung qi; clears heat and eliminates phlegm; subdues counterflow and stops vomiting; disperses nodules and resolves fullness. For “Zhi Jie Syndrome”—that is, cases of cold damage where purgation has not yet been performed, and there is a sensation of fullness and oppression beneath the heart, without rigidity or hardness, neither constituting “pi” (mass) nor “jie xiong” (chest constriction).

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction,*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 27,Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression; opens and disperses lung qi; clears heat and eliminates phlegm; subdues counterflow and stops vomiting; disperses nodules and resolves fullness. For “Zhi Jie Syndrome”—that is, cases of cold damage where purgation has not yet been performed, and there is a sensation of fullness and oppression beneath the heart, without rigidity or hardness, neither constituting “pi” (mass) nor “jie xiong” (chest constriction).

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