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Kudzu Root and Bupleurum Decoction

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Kudzu Root and Bupleurum Decoction,Shanghan. When the pulse in both hands is floating, rapid, and taut; if the pulse strength is weak before the Guan position and strong after it; with aversion to wind but no spontaneous sweating; and the illness occurred between Qingming and Mangzhong.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Root and Bupleurum Decoction

Chinese Name : 葛根柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Pueraria root, 1 liang of Bupleurum root, 2 fen of Paeonia root, 3 fen of Platycodon root, 3 fen of licorice (roasted).

Source

*Essentials of Shanghan* (Volume 1).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Shanghan. When the pulse in both hands is floating, rapid, and taut; if the pulse strength is weak before the Guan position and strong after it; with aversion to wind but no spontaneous sweating; and the illness occurred between Qingming and Mangzhong.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while hot.

Kudzu Root and Bupleurum Decoction,*Essentials of Shanghan* (Volume 1).,Shanghan. When the pulse in both hands is floating, rapid, and taut; if the pulse strength is weak before the Guan position and strong after it; with aversion to wind but no spontaneous sweating; and the illness occurred between Qingming and Mangzhong.

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