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Barley Sprout, Zhi Shi, and Minor Bupleurum Decoction

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Barley Sprout, Zhi Shi, and Minor Bupleurum Decoction,For jaundice caused by dietary factors: the skin turns yellow immediately after eating; accompanied by headache, a sense of oppression and restlessness in the chest, and jaundice resulting from fluctuations in hunger and satiety.

Formulas Name : Barley Sprout, Zhi Shi, and Minor Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 谷芽枳实小柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Barley Sprouts, 1 qian of Bitter Orange Fruit, 1 qian of Magnolia Bark, 6 fen of Gardenia Fruit, 6 fen of Rhubarb, 6 fen of Bupleurum Root, 6 fen of Scutellaria Root, 5 fen of Dried Tangerine Peel, 5 fen of Pinellia Rhizome, 5 fen of Ginseng, and 5 fen of Fried Licorice Root.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 18.

Benefits

For jaundice caused by dietary factors: the skin turns yellow immediately after eating; accompanied by headache, a sense of oppression and restlessness in the chest, and jaundice resulting from fluctuations in hunger and satiety.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube to the above ingredients; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take at any time.

Barley Sprout, Zhi Shi, and Minor Bupleurum Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 18.,For jaundice caused by dietary factors: the skin turns yellow immediately after eating; accompanied by headache, a sense of oppression and restlessness in the chest, and jaundice resulting from fluctuations in hunger and satiety.

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