Chaihu-Gui-Jiang Decoction

Chaihu-Gui-Jiang Decoction,Due to a constitutional deficiency of yang qi, and a tendency to consume cold foods and beverages during the height of summer, yin qi becomes increasingly vigorous while yang qi grows ever weaker, leading to the onset of male malaria. This condition is associated with the Kidney; however, it presents with cold symptoms rather than heat. Symptoms include cold extremities, a cold sensation around the mouth and nose, dizziness, dry and涩 eyes, chest fullness, and abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Gui-Jiang Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡桂姜汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum, Scutellaria, Pinellia, Ginseng, Licorice, Wine-processed White Peony, Cinnamon Twig, Trichosanthes, Oyster Shell, Dried Ginger.

Source

*Compendium of Dysentery and Malaria*, Volume 12.

Benefits

Due to a constitutional deficiency of yang qi, and a tendency to consume cold foods and beverages during the height of summer, yin qi becomes increasingly vigorous while yang qi grows ever weaker, leading to the onset of male malaria. This condition is associated with the Kidney; however, it presents with cold symptoms rather than heat. Symptoms include cold extremities, a cold sensation around the mouth and nose, dizziness, dry and涩 eyes, chest fullness, and abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Chaihu-Gui-Jiang Decoction,*Compendium of Dysentery and Malaria*, Volume 12.,Due to a constitutional deficiency of yang qi, and a tendency to consume cold foods and beverages during the height of summer, yin qi becomes increasingly vigorous while yang qi grows ever weaker, leading to the onset of male malaria. This condition is associated with the Kidney; however, it presents with cold symptoms rather than heat. Symptoms include cold extremities, a cold sensation around the mouth and nose, dizziness, dry and涩 eyes, chest fullness, and abdominal pain.

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