Four Bupleurum Decoction

Four Bupleurum Decoction,For those with deficient original qi, or who have contracted wind-cold due to enduring hunger or fatigue, or whose six pulses are tight, rapid, faint, or fine—indicating that the body’s vital energy cannot overcome the pathogen.

Formulas Name : Four Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 四柴胡饮

Drug Formulation

1–3 qian of Bupleurum, 1 qian of fried licorice, 3–7 slices of fresh ginger, 2–3 qian of Angelica sinensis (use less for patients with diarrhea), and 2–3 qian or 5–7 qian of ginseng (adjust as appropriate).

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For those with deficient original qi, or who have contracted wind-cold due to enduring hunger or fatigue, or whose six pulses are tight, rapid, faint, or fine—indicating that the body’s vital energy cannot overcome the pathogen.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 7–8 fen; take while warm.

Four Bupleurum Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For those with deficient original qi, or who have contracted wind-cold due to enduring hunger or fatigue, or whose six pulses are tight, rapid, faint, or fine—indicating that the body’s vital energy cannot overcome the pathogen.

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