Chaihu Shugan San，From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4, citing *Tong Zhi*.，Flank pain due to stagnation of anger, alternating chills and fever, pain accompanied by distension and oppression, inability to bend forward or backward, tendency to sigh deeply, and a string-like pulse. Currently used for neurosis, otitis media, etc. Flank pain. Flank pain due to liver excess, inability to turn from side to side, and tendency to sigh deeply.
Chaihu Shugan San
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Formulas Name : Chaihu Shugan San
Chinese Name : 柴胡疏肝散
Drug Formulation
Chaihu 2 qian, Chenpi (stir-fried with vinegar) 2 qian, Chuanxiong 1.5 qian, Shaoyao 1.5 qian, Zhike (stir-fried with wheat bran) 1.5 qian, Gancao (roasted) 0.5 fen, Xiangfu 1.5 qian.
Source
From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4, citing *Tong Zhi*.
Benefits
Flank pain due to stagnation of anger, alternating chills and fever, pain accompanied by distension and oppression, inability to bend forward or backward, tendency to sigh deeply, and a string-like pulse. Currently used for neurosis, otitis media, etc. Flank pain. Flank pain due to liver excess, inability to turn from side to side, and tendency to sigh deeply.
Instructions for Use
Prepare as one dose. Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, and take before meals.
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Chaihu Shugan San,Flank pain due to stagnation of anger, alternating chills and fever, pain accompanied by distension and oppression, inability to bend forward or backward, tendency to sigh deeply, and a string-like pulse. Currently used for neurosis, otitis media, etc. Flank pain. Flank pain due to liver excess, inability to turn from side to side, and tendency to sigh deeply.