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Chaihu-Zhizi-Douchi Decoction

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Chaihu-Zhizi-Douchi Decoction,After the fever from a cold has subsided and the body has cooled, the fever returns due to overeating, accompanied by restlessness, a dry mouth, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, and restless sleep at night.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Zhizi-Douchi Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡栀子豉汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian 5 fen of Pinellia, 2 qian of Scutellaria, 8 fen of Ginseng, 3 fen of Licorice, 1 qian 5 fen of Gardenia, and 1 dahe of fermented soybeans.

Source

From *Fushou Jingfang*.

Benefits

After the fever from a cold has subsided and the body has cooled, the fever returns due to overeating, accompanied by restlessness, a dry mouth, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, and restless sleep at night.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong, then take as needed, regardless of the time of day.

Chaihu-Zhizi-Douchi Decoction,From *Fushou Jingfang*.,After the fever from a cold has subsided and the body has cooled, the fever returns due to overeating, accompanied by restlessness, a dry mouth, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, and restless sleep at night.

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