Chaihu-Zisu Decoction

Chaihu-Zisu Decoction,In cases where there is pre-existing internal heat that is occasionally constrained by external cold, leading to pseudo-cold hernia, the pulse at the left cun position is string-like and forceful; when accompanied by dampness, it is forceful, string-like, and slow; when accompanied by wind, it is floating and string-like, and upon palpation, it is forceful and slow; hernias caused by the seven emotions result in the sinking of organ qi, accompanied by swelling, tightness, and pain; hernias caused by wailing or anger result in a condition where fullness and relief alternate.

Formulas Name : Chaihu-Zisu Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡紫苏饮

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum, Forsythia, Perilla Seed, Melia, Green Tangerine Peel, Atractylodes, Corydalis, Alisma, Poria, Red Peony Root, and Wood Fragrance.

Source

From *Zhengzhi Baojian*, Volume 9.

Benefits

In cases where there is pre-existing internal heat that is occasionally constrained by external cold, leading to pseudo-cold hernia, the pulse at the left cun position is string-like and forceful; when accompanied by dampness, it is forceful, string-like, and slow; when accompanied by wind, it is floating and string-like, and upon palpation, it is forceful and slow; hernias caused by the seven emotions result in the sinking of organ qi, accompanied by swelling, tightness, and pain; hernias caused by wailing or anger result in a condition where fullness and relief alternate.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and decoct in water before taking.

Chaihu-Zisu Decoction,From *Zhengzhi Baojian*, Volume 9.,In cases where there is pre-existing internal heat that is occasionally constrained by external cold, leading to pseudo-cold hernia, the pulse at the left cun position is string-like and forceful; when accompanied by dampness, it is forceful, string-like, and slow; when accompanied by wind, it is floating and string-like, and upon palpation, it is forceful and slow; hernias caused by the seven emotions result in the sinking of organ qi, accompanied by swelling, tightness, and pain; hernias caused by wailing or anger result in a condition where fullness and relief alternate.

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