Bupleurum and Scutellaria Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 26.,For persistent alternating chills and fever, aversion to cold, headache, high fever, and constipation lasting 4–5 days.
Bupleurum and Scutellaria Decoction
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Formulas Name : Bupleurum and Scutellaria Decoction
Chinese Name : 柴胡黄芩汤
Drug Formulation
Bupleurum (stems removed) 1 liang, Scutellaria (black core removed) 1 liang, Trichosanthes root 1 liang, Phellodendron bark 1 liang, Aquilaria 1 liang 1 fen, Artemisia capillaris 1 liang 1 fen, Gardenia seeds 3 fen, Rheum (finely chopped, stir-fried with vinegar) 1.5 liang.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 26.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For persistent alternating chills and fever, aversion to cold, headache, high fever, and constipation lasting 4–5 days.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, strain out the residue, add half a qian bi of powdered pu xiao, and take warm on an empty stomach. Take another dose after walking 5 li; if bowel movement has not occurred, administer congee with scallions and fermented soybeans.
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Bupleurum and Scutellaria Decoction,For persistent alternating chills and fever, aversion to cold, headache, high fever, and constipation lasting 4–5 days.