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Chai-Ju Decoction,Zhi Jie Syndrome refers to a condition in which, following an attack of cold damage, purgation has not yet been performed, and the patient experiences epigastric fullness and oppression—neither a sensation of fullness nor hardness, and neither a mass (pi) nor chest constriction (jie xiong).

Formulas Name : Chai-Ju Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴桔汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 2 qian, Huangqin 1 qian, Zhike 1 qian, Banxia 1 qian, Jiegeng 1 qian, Ren Shen 7 fen, Gancao 5 fen, fresh ginger, and jujubes.

Source

From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 27.

Benefits

Zhi Jie Syndrome refers to a condition in which, following an attack of cold damage, purgation has not yet been performed, and the patient experiences epigastric fullness and oppression—neither a sensation of fullness nor hardness, and neither a mass (pi) nor chest constriction (jie xiong).

Chai-Ju Decoction,From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 27.,Zhi Jie Syndrome refers to a condition in which, following an attack of cold damage, purgation has not yet been performed, and the patient experiences epigastric fullness and oppression—neither a sensation of fullness nor hardness, and neither a mass (pi) nor chest constriction (jie xiong).

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