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.
Chaihu Decoction with Rhubarb, Mangxiao, and Mulberry Cuttlefish Bone
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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.
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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.