Chaihu Decoction

Chaihu Decoction,For consumptive fever with tidal chills, aching and soreness in the limbs and joints, dry skin and hair, a flushed face, and a dry throat. For children with bone-deep fever, night sweats, emaciation, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡煮散

Drug Formulation

Chaihu (stems removed) 1 liang, Ren Shen 1 liang, Bai Fuling (black skin removed) 1 liang, Dang Gui (sliced, roasted) 1 liang, Jie Geng (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang, Qing Ju Pi (white pith removed, stir-fried) 1 liang,Peony Root 1 liang, Ligusticum Root 1 liang, Ophiopogon Tuber (core removed, roasted) 1 liang, Atractylodes Rhizome 1 liang, Cimicifuga Root 1 liang, Mulberry Root Bark (chopped) 1 liang, Licorice Root (roasted, chopped) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 88.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For consumptive fever with tidal chills, aching and soreness in the limbs and joints, dry skin and hair, a flushed face, and a dry throat. For children with bone-deep fever, night sweats, emaciation, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm after meals or before bedtime.

Chaihu Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 88.,For consumptive fever with tidal chills, aching and soreness in the limbs and joints, dry skin and hair, a flushed face, and a dry throat. For children with bone-deep fever, night sweats, emaciation, and loss of appetite.

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