Chaihu Decoction with Rhubarb, Mangxiao, and Mulberry Cuttlefish Bone

Chaihu Decoction with Rhubarb, Mangxiao, and Mulberry Cuttlefish Bone,For cases of cold damage that have not resolved, with fullness in the chest and flanks accompanied by vomiting; afternoon-onset tidal fever and slight diarrhea; and where the condition has not resolved after taking the Chaihu with Mangxiao Decoction.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Decoction with Rhubarb, Mangxiao, and Mulberry Cuttlefish Bone

Chinese Name : 柴胡加大黄芒消桑螵蛸汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang 16 qian of Bupleurum, 1 liang of Scutellaria, 1 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 liang of ginger (sliced), 1 he of Pinellia (washed), 4 jujubes (split), and 2 liang of芒消.

Source

From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 9.

Benefits

For cases of cold damage that have not resolved, with fullness in the chest and flanks accompanied by vomiting; afternoon-onset tidal fever and slight diarrhea; and where the condition has not resolved after taking the Chaihu with Mangxiao Decoction.

Instructions for Use

Take the first seven ingredients, add 7 sheng of water, then add 3 he of sodium carbonate, 4 fen of rhubarb, and 5 pieces of mulberry cuttlefish; boil until reduced to 1.5 sheng, strain out the residue, and take 5 he while warm; a mild purgation will bring about recovery.

Chaihu Decoction with Rhubarb, Mangxiao, and Mulberry Cuttlefish Bone,From *Qianjin Yi* (Supplement to the Thousand Gold Prescriptions), Volume 9.,For cases of cold damage that have not resolved, with fullness in the chest and flanks accompanied by vomiting; afternoon-onset tidal fever and slight diarrhea; and where the condition has not resolved after taking the Chaihu with Mangxiao Decoction.

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