Chai Ping Decoction

Chai Ping Decoction,Chronic malaria, damp malaria, food-induced malaria; spring cough. At the onset, the entire body aches, the hands and feet feel heavy, there is more chills than fever, and the pulse is soft. For children who have irregular eating habits and are further exposed to wind and summer-heat, resulting in alternating chills and fever, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, a sensation of fullness and obstruction, a sallow complexion, and aversion to food—in mild cases.

Formulas Name : Chai Ping Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴平汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Silver Bupleurum, 1 qian 5 fen of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 qian of Ginseng (stem removed), 1 qian of Pinellia (soaked in boiling water 7 times), 5 fen of Licorice, 1 qian 2 fen of Tangerine Peel, 1 qian 5 fen of Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water), and 1 qian of Magnolia officinalis (processed with ginger).

Source

From *Supplement to the Omissions of the Inner Canon*, Volume 3, citing *Convenient Formulas from the Official Residence*.

Benefits

Chronic malaria, damp malaria, food-induced malaria; spring cough. At the onset, the entire body aches, the hands and feet feel heavy, there is more chills than fever, and the pulse is soft. For children who have irregular eating habits and are further exposed to wind and summer-heat, resulting in alternating chills and fever, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, a sensation of fullness and obstruction, a sallow complexion, and aversion to food—in mild cases.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 zhong of water, add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 red dates, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, and take before the attack begins.

Chai Ping Decoction,From *Supplement to the Omissions of the Inner Canon*, Volume 3, citing *Convenient Formulas from the Official Residence*.,Chronic malaria, damp malaria, food-induced malaria; spring cough. At the onset, the entire body aches, the hands and feet feel heavy, there is more chills than fever, and the pulse is soft. For children who have irregular eating habits and are further exposed to wind and summer-heat, resulting in alternating chills and fever, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, a sensation of fullness and obstruction, a sallow complexion, and aversion to food—in mild cases.

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