Chaihu Longmu Decoction

Chaihu Longmu Decoction,For cases of cold damage on the 8th–9th day, following purgation, presenting with chest fullness, restlessness and agitation, difficulty urinating, delirium, and a sensation of heaviness throughout the body so severe that the patient cannot turn over—indicating epilepsy.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Longmu Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡龙牡汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 4 liang, Dragon Bone 1.5 liang, Scutellaria 1.5 liang, Fresh Ginger (sliced) 1.5 liang, Lead丹 1.5 liang, Ginseng 1.5 liang, Cinnamon Twig (peeled) 1.5 liang, Poria 1.5 liang, Pinellia 2.5 he (washed), Rhubarb 2 liang, Oyster Shell 1.5 liang (simmered), Jujubes 6 (split).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For cases of cold damage on the 8th–9th day, following purgation, presenting with chest fullness, restlessness and agitation, difficulty urinating, delirium, and a sensation of heaviness throughout the body so severe that the patient cannot turn over—indicating epilepsy.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 4 sheng; add rhubarb, cut into pieces the size of a chess piece; boil for another 1–2 boils; strain; and take 1 sheng while still warm.

Chaihu Longmu Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For cases of cold damage on the 8th–9th day, following purgation, presenting with chest fullness, restlessness and agitation, difficulty urinating, delirium, and a sensation of heaviness throughout the body so severe that the patient cannot turn over—indicating epilepsy.

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