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Chaihu Tongsei Decoction

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Chaihu Tongsei Decoction,Heat in the lower jiao with obstruction of urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Tongsei Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡通塞汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Bupleurum, 3 liang of Scutellaria, 3 liang of Tangerine Peel, 3 liang of Alisma, 3 liang of Antelope Horn, 1 sheng of Raw Rehmannia, 1 sheng of Fragrant Fermented Soybeans (stored separately), 4 liang of Gardenia, 6 liang of Gypsum, and 2 liang of Sodium Carbonate.

Source

From *Qian Jin*, Volume 20.

Benefits

Heat in the lower jiao with obstruction of urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 1 dou of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain, add芒消, and divide into 3 doses.

Chaihu Tongsei Decoction,From *Qian Jin*, Volume 20.,Heat in the lower jiao with obstruction of urination and defecation.

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