Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction，*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 27，Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression; opens and disperses lung qi; clears heat and eliminates phlegm; subdues counterflow and stops vomiting; disperses nodules and resolves fullness. For “Zhi Jie Syndrome”—that is, cases of cold damage where purgation has not yet been performed, and there is a sensation of fullness and oppression beneath the heart, without rigidity or hardness, neither constituting “pi” (mass) nor “jie xiong” (chest constriction).
Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction
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Formulas Name : Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction
Chinese Name : 柴桔半夏汤
Drug Formulation
Chaihu 2 qian, Huangqin, Zhike, Banxia, and Jiegeng each 1 qian, Ren Shen 0.7 fen, Gancao 0.5 fen, fresh ginger, and jujubes.
Source
*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 27
Benefits
Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression; opens and disperses lung qi; clears heat and eliminates phlegm; subdues counterflow and stops vomiting; disperses nodules and resolves fullness. For “Zhi Jie Syndrome”—that is, cases of cold damage where purgation has not yet been performed, and there is a sensation of fullness and oppression beneath the heart, without rigidity or hardness, neither constituting “pi” (mass) nor “jie xiong” (chest constriction).
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Chai-Ju-Banxia Decoction,Relieves liver stagnation and dispels depression; opens and disperses lung qi; clears heat and eliminates phlegm; subdues counterflow and stops vomiting; disperses nodules and resolves fullness. For “Zhi Jie Syndrome”—that is, cases of cold damage where purgation has not yet been performed, and there is a sensation of fullness and oppression beneath the heart, without rigidity or hardness, neither constituting “pi” (mass) nor “jie xiong” (chest constriction).