Cimicifuga and Bupleurum Decoction

Cimicifuga and Bupleurum Decoction,Due to deficient heat in the heart and spleen rising upward, sores form on the tongue, the base of the tongue feels stiff, and both sides of the cheeks are swollen and painful.

Formulas Name : Cimicifuga and Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 升麻柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 1 liang, Shengma 1 liang, Shaoyao 1 liang, Zhiziren 1 liang, Mutong 1 liang, Huangqin 3 fen, Daqing 3 fen, Xingren (with skin and tip removed) 3 fen, Shigao (calcined) 2 liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 16.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Due to deficient heat in the heart and spleen rising upward, sores form on the tongue, the base of the tongue feels stiff, and both sides of the cheeks are swollen and painful.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 daqian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take after meals.

Cimicifuga and Bupleurum Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 16.,Due to deficient heat in the heart and spleen rising upward, sores form on the tongue, the base of the tongue feels stiff, and both sides of the cheeks are swollen and painful.

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