Jianzhong Decoction with Papaya and Bupleurum，From *This Matter Is Hard to Know*.，For vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, pain under the ribs, and a string-like pulse.
Jianzhong Decoction with Papaya and Bupleurum
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Formulas Name : Jianzhong Decoction with Papaya and Bupleurum
Chinese Name : 建中加木瓜柴胡汤
Drug Formulation
2.5 liang of Cinnamomum twig, 3 liang of peony root, 1 liang of licorice, half a sheng of malt syrup, 1.5 liang of fresh ginger, 6 jujubes, 5 qian of papaya, and 5 qian of Bupleurum.
Source
From *This Matter Is Hard to Know*.
Processing
Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds or beans.
Benefits
For vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, pain under the ribs, and a string-like pulse.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 liang per dose; add 3 zhan of water and boil until reduced to 1.5 zhan. Strain, add 2 spoons of maltose, and simmer until dissolved before drinking.
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Jianzhong Decoction with Papaya and Bupleurum,For vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramps, pain under the ribs, and a string-like pulse.