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Chaihu-Zhi Lian Decoction,Liver fire causing diarrhea at dawn.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Zhi Lian Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡栀连汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum, Scutellaria, aged tangerine peel, licorice, Coptis, and gardenia.

Source

From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Liver fire causing diarrhea at dawn.

Chaihu-Zhi Lian Decoction，From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 4.，Liver fire causing diarrhea at dawn.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
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