Chaihu and Gypsum Powder，*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 2.，For external invasion of wind-heat, combined disorders of the Shaoyang and Yangming channels, characterized by high fever and aversion to wind, headache and body aches, nasal congestion and dry throat, thirst and restlessness, coughing and spontaneous sweating, with a floating and slow pulse. For epidemic plague, with a sensation of fullness in the chest and heart, alternating chills and fever, phlegm-obstructed cough, and thick, sticky nasal discharge and sputum. For common colds, as well as conditions of stagnation of yang qi and sinking of original qi.For colds in spring and summer presenting with a hoarse or muffled voice, or even phlegm obstruction with shortness of breath, cough, dry throat, and spontaneous sweating.
Chaihu and Gypsum Powder
Formulas Name : Chaihu and Gypsum Powder
Chinese Name : 柴胡石膏散
Drug Formulation
Red Peony Root 50 liang, Bupleurum (stems removed) 50 liang, Xianhu (stems removed) 50 liang, Gypsum (calcined) 50 liang, Dried Pueraria Root 50 liang, Cimicifuga 25 liang, Scutellaria 37 liang, White Mulberry Bark 37 liang, Schizonepeta Spikes (soil removed) 37 liang.
Source
*Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For external invasion of wind-heat, combined disorders of the Shaoyang and Yangming channels, characterized by high fever and aversion to wind, headache and body aches, nasal congestion and dry throat, thirst and restlessness, coughing and spontaneous sweating, with a floating and slow pulse. For epidemic plague, with a sensation of fullness in the chest and heart, alternating chills and fever, phlegm-obstructed cough, and thick, sticky nasal discharge and sputum. For common colds, as well as conditions of stagnation of yang qi and sinking of original qi.For colds in spring and summer presenting with a hoarse or muffled voice, or even phlegm obstruction with shortness of breath, cough, dry throat, and spontaneous sweating.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of ginger, and about 10 black soybeans. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while still slightly warm. For children, divide the dose into 3 portions and administer as needed.
Chaihu and Gypsum Powder,For external invasion of wind-heat, combined disorders of the Shaoyang and Yangming channels, characterized by high fever and aversion to wind, headache and body aches, nasal congestion and dry throat, thirst and restlessness, coughing and spontaneous sweating, with a floating and slow pulse. For epidemic plague, with a sensation of fullness in the chest and heart, alternating chills and fever, phlegm-obstructed cough, and thick, sticky nasal discharge and sputum. For common colds, as well as conditions of stagnation of yang qi and sinking of original qi.For colds in spring and summer presenting with a hoarse or muffled voice, or even phlegm obstruction with shortness of breath, cough, dry throat, and spontaneous sweating.