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.
Chaihu Da Huang Decoction
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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.
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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.