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Chaihu-Ginseng Decoction

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Chaihu-Ginseng Decoction,For heat invading the blood chamber, where the pathogenic factor is mild but the vital energy is deficient, presenting with slight restlessness and fever at night.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Ginseng Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡人参汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of Ginseng, 3 qian of Ophiopogon, 2 qian of White Peony, 3 qian of Fresh Rehmannia, 3 qian of Donkey-hide Gelatin, and 3 qian of Fried Licorice.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 9.

Benefits

For heat invading the blood chamber, where the pathogenic factor is mild but the vital energy is deficient, presenting with slight restlessness and fever at night.

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 3 cups of water until reduced to 1 cup; take the entire dose at once; if not cured, take another dose.

Chaihu-Ginseng Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 9.,For heat invading the blood chamber, where the pathogenic factor is mild but the vital energy is deficient, presenting with slight restlessness and fever at night.

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