Chaihu and Mu Xiang Decoction

Chaihu and Mu Xiang Decoction,For children with wind-heat episodes, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Chaihu and Mu Xiang Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡木香汤

Drug Formulation

10 liang of Bupleurum (stems removed), 1 liang of Wood Fragrance, 2 liang of Pinellia (selected through 7 rounds of boiling, slime removed), 2 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Scutellaria (black core removed), and 3 liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For children with wind-heat episodes, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube (split open); decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time.

Chaihu and Mu Xiang Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 168.,For children with wind-heat episodes, loss of appetite, and emaciation.

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