Chai-Geng Decoction

Chai-Geng Decoction,Fullness or pain in the chest and flanks.

Formulas Name : Chai-Geng Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴梗汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Banxia, Licorice, Huangqin, Ginger, Jujube, Zhike, Jiegeng, Licorice.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Fullness or pain in the chest and flanks.

Chai-Geng Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.,Fullness or pain in the chest and flanks.

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