Chaihu Detoxifying Decoction，From *Fushou Jingfang*.，On the 8th–9th day of shanghan, if the fever persists, the pulse is string-like and rapid, the mouth is dry, restlessness is present, and there is constipation.
Chaihu Detoxifying Decoction
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Formulas Name : Chaihu Detoxifying Decoction
Chinese Name : 柴胡解毒汤
Drug Formulation
2 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian 5 fen of Scutellaria, 1 qian of Pinellia, 8 fen of Ginseng, 3 fen of Licorice, 1 qian 5 fen of Coptis, 1 qian of Gardenia, 8 fen of Phellodendron.
Source
From *Fushou Jingfang*.
Benefits
On the 8th–9th day of shanghan, if the fever persists, the pulse is string-like and rapid, the mouth is dry, restlessness is present, and there is constipation.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take at any time.
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Chaihu Detoxifying Decoction,On the 8th–9th day of shanghan, if the fever persists, the pulse is string-like and rapid, the mouth is dry, restlessness is present, and there is constipation.