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Chai-Xiong Decoction

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Chai-Xiong Decoction,Headache of the Taiyang Meridian, accompanied by chills and fever and vomiting.

Formulas Name : Chai-Xiong Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴芎汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong, White Poria, Chaihu, Perilla and Peppermint, Asarum, Processed Pinellia, Scutellaria, Fried Licorice, Tangerine Peel, and Vitex Seed.

Source

*Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

Headache of the Taiyang Meridian, accompanied by chills and fever and vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after meals.

Chai-Xiong Decoction,*Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 3.,Headache of the Taiyang Meridian, accompanied by chills and fever and vomiting.

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