Chaihu-Banxia Decoction

Chaihu-Banxia Decoction,For phlegm-heat headaches, heat and restlessness in the hands and feet, disharmony of the Nuturing and Defensive Qi, stiffness and fatigue in the limbs, body pain, a tendency to lie down with little energy, loss of appetite, as well as the “Five Types of Drinking Disorders” and phlegm-induced masses.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Banxia Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡半夏汤

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Bupleurum, 3 liang of Ginseng, 2.5 liang of Pinellia (washed), 3 liang of Licorice (roasted), 3 liang of Scutellaria, 2 liang of Atractylodes, 3 liang of Ophiopogon (core removed).

Source

*The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 17.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame or soybeans.

Benefits

For phlegm-heat headaches, heat and restlessness in the hands and feet, disharmony of the Nuturing and Defensive Qi, stiffness and fatigue in the limbs, body pain, a tendency to lie down with little energy, loss of appetite, as well as the “Five Types of Drinking Disorders” and phlegm-induced masses.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take while warm.

Chaihu-Banxia Decoction,*The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 17.,For phlegm-heat headaches, heat and restlessness in the hands and feet, disharmony of the Nuturing and Defensive Qi, stiffness and fatigue in the limbs, body pain, a tendency to lie down with little energy, loss of appetite, as well as the “Five Types of Drinking Disorders” and phlegm-induced masses.

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