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Da Chaihu Bie Jia San

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Da Chaihu Bie Jia San,For consumptive emaciation, labor-induced malaria, and the “Five Labors.”

Formulas Name : Da Chaihu Bie Jia San

Chinese Name : 大柴胡鳖甲散

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum root 1 liang (stem removed), Gentiana root 1 liang, Changshan 1 liang, Fritillaria bulb 1 liang, Licorice root 1 liang, Black plum 1 liang, Gardenia fruit 1 liang, Fermented soybean core 1 liang, Turtle shell 1 liang (vinegar-roasted), Scutellaria root 1 liang,half liang of fresh ginger, half liang of rhubarb, one handful of peach twigs, one handful of willow twigs, one handful of scallion whites, one handful of Chinese leek whites, and half he of glutinous rice.

Source

From *Bo Ji*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder and divide into 8 doses.

Benefits

For consumptive emaciation, labor-induced malaria, and the “Five Labors.”

Instructions for Use

Decoct with 1 sheng of water and 1 zhan of wine until reduced to 8 fen; take in three divided doses in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Combine the residue from two doses and decoct to make one dose.

Da Chaihu Bie Jia San,From *Bo Ji*, Volume 1.,For consumptive emaciation, labor-induced malaria, and the “Five Labors.”

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