Chaihu Da Huang Decoction

Chaihu Da Huang Decoction,For cases of cold damage lasting an excessive number of days, with heat stagnating internally, manifesting as a sense of oppression in the chest, or the onset of pain, delirium and incoherent speech, restlessness with a desire to run about, inability to sleep, and obstruction of both urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Da Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡大黄汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum (stems removed) 1 liang, Rhubarb (wrapped in damp paper and roasted) 1 liang, Mirabilite 1 liang, Fructus Aurantii (pith removed, fried with wheat bran) 1 liang, Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) half a liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For cases of cold damage lasting an excessive number of days, with heat stagnating internally, manifesting as a sense of oppression in the chest, or the onset of pain, delirium and incoherent speech, restlessness with a desire to run about, inability to sleep, and obstruction of both urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and drink while warm, twice daily. Do not exceed the prescribed amount; once the small and large intestines are unblocked, sweating will occur naturally.

Chaihu Da Huang Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.,For cases of cold damage lasting an excessive number of days, with heat stagnating internally, manifesting as a sense of oppression in the chest, or the onset of pain, delirium and incoherent speech, restlessness with a desire to run about, inability to sleep, and obstruction of both urination and defecation.

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