Five Bupleurum Decoction

Five Bupleurum Decoction,Deficiency of central qi, failure to dispel external pathogens; typhoid fever, malaria, smallpox.

Formulas Name : Five Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 五柴胡饮

Drug Formulation

1–3 qian of Bupleurum, 2–3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3–5 qian of Prepared Rehmannia, 2–3 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1.5 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (roasted), 1 qian of Fried Licorice, and Tangerine Peel as needed or omitted.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

Deficiency of central qi, failure to dispel external pathogens; typhoid fever, malaria, smallpox.

Instructions for Use

Add 1.5 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take warm after a meal.

Five Bupleurum Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,Deficiency of central qi, failure to dispel external pathogens; typhoid fever, malaria, smallpox.

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