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Chai-Geng-Banxia Decoction,Pathogenic heat combined with phlegm attacks the body, causing fever, cough, chest fullness, and sharp pain in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Chai-Geng-Banxia Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴梗半夏汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 2 qian, Huangqin 1 qian, Banxia 1 qian, Zhike 1 qian, Jiegeng 1 qian, Gualou Ren 1 qian, Qingpi 8 fen, Xingren 8 fen, Gancao 4 fen.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Pathogenic heat combined with phlegm attacks the body, causing fever, cough, chest fullness, and sharp pain in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Chai-Geng-Banxia Decoction，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.，Pathogenic heat combined with phlegm attacks the body, causing fever, cough, chest fullness, and sharp pain in both flanks.

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