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Chai Chang Decoction,For common malaria, after 3–4 attacks.

Formulas Name : Chai Chang Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴常汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu (wine-fried) 1 qian 5 fen, Huangqin (fried) 1 qian, Ren Shen 5 fen, Gan Cao 5 fen, Caoguo (baked) 1 qian, Binlang 1 qian, Qingpi 1 qian, Houpo (fried with ginger juice) 1 qian, Changshan (wine-fried) 2 qian, He Shou Wu 2 qian.

Source

*Yidi*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For common malaria, after 3–4 attacks.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 jujubes and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct in water and take orally.

Chai Chang Decoction，*Yidi*, Volume 6.，For common malaria, after 3–4 attacks.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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