Chaihu Dihuang Decoction

Chaihu Dihuang Decoction,Postpartum lochia has just begun to discharge but suddenly ceases; heat has entered the blood chamber. The patient is lucid during the day but becomes delirious at night, with alternating chills and fever, and behaves as if seeing ghosts.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Dihuang Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡地黄汤

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Bupleurum, 3 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Scutellaria, 3 liang of Licorice, 3 liang of Rehmannia, and 2 liang of Pinellia.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Postpartum lochia has just begun to discharge but suddenly ceases; heat has entered the blood chamber. The patient is lucid during the day but becomes delirious at night, with alternating chills and fever, and behaves as if seeing ghosts.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and drink while warm.

Chaihu Dihuang Decoction,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 5.,Postpartum lochia has just begun to discharge but suddenly ceases; heat has entered the blood chamber. The patient is lucid during the day but becomes delirious at night, with alternating chills and fever, and behaves as if seeing ghosts.

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