Chaihu Decoction with Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell

Chaihu Decoction with Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell,For cases of cold damage lasting 8–9 days, following purgation, presenting with chest fullness, restlessness and agitation, difficulty urinating, delirium, and a sensation of heaviness throughout the body so severe that the patient cannot turn over—indicating epilepsy.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Decoction with Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell

Chinese Name : 柴胡加龙骨牡蛎汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Bupleurum, 1.5 liang of Dragon Bone, 1.5 liang of Scutellaria, 1.5 liang of sliced ginger, 1.5 liang of Lead丹, 1.5 liang of Ginseng, 1.5 liang of Cinnamon Twig (peeled), 1.5 liang of Poria, 2.5 he of Pinellia (washed), 2 liang of Rhubarb, 1.5 liang of Oyster Shell (roasted), and 6 jujubes (split).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For cases of cold damage lasting 8–9 days, following purgation, presenting with chest fullness, restlessness and agitation, difficulty urinating, delirium, and a sensation of heaviness throughout the body so severe that the patient cannot turn over—indicating epilepsy.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 4 sheng; add rhubarb, cut into pieces the size of a chess piece; boil for another 1–2 boils; strain; and take 1 sheng while still warm.

Chaihu Decoction with Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For cases of cold damage lasting 8–9 days, following purgation, presenting with chest fullness, restlessness and agitation, difficulty urinating, delirium, and a sensation of heaviness throughout the body so severe that the patient cannot turn over—indicating epilepsy.

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