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Chaihao-Biejia Decoction

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Chaihao-Biejia Decoction,For women with febrile illness, whether menstruation has just begun or just ceased, with heat invading the blood chamber, presenting with deafness and a bitter taste in the mouth; during the day, the pulse is calm and the body feels cool, while at night, there is fever and a rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Chaihao-Biejia Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴蒿鳖甲汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 2 qian, Qinghao 1.5 qian, raw Biejia 3 qian, Huangqin 2 qian, Baishao 3 qian, Danpi 3 qian, fresh Shengdi 4 qian, Maidong 2 qian, Zhizi 2 qian, raw Gancao 1 qian.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For women with febrile illness, whether menstruation has just begun or just ceased, with heat invading the blood chamber, presenting with deafness and a bitter taste in the mouth; during the day, the pulse is calm and the body feels cool, while at night, there is fever and a rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 cups of water; decoct until reduced to 2 cups; divide into 2 doses.

Chaihao-Biejia Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 9.,For women with febrile illness, whether menstruation has just begun or just ceased, with heat invading the blood chamber, presenting with deafness and a bitter taste in the mouth; during the day, the pulse is calm and the body feels cool, while at night, there is fever and a rapid pulse.

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