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Chai-Fang Decoction

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Chai-Fang Decoction,For intermittent fever with a warm-heat pattern.

Formulas Name : Chai-Fang Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴防煎

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Bupleurum, 2 qian of Fangfeng, 2 qian of Platycodon, 1 qian of Licorice.

Source

From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For intermittent fever with a warm-heat pattern.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Chai-Fang Decoction,From *Essentials for Those Unfamiliar with Medicine*, Volume 2.,For intermittent fever with a warm-heat pattern.

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